Seattle

In addition to Washington state notice laws, the city of Seattle has enacted a Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance (SEATTLE, WASH., MUN. CODE §§ 22.210.010-180) which entitles tenants to 90-days’ notice in cases of displacement caused by demolition, change of use, substantial rehabilitation or removal of a use restriction. Furthermore, low-income tenants, defined as tenants making no more than 50 percent of median income in Kings County, are eligible for a relocation assistance payment of $2,000, half of which is paid for by the landlord and the other half paid for by the city. The ordinance excludes units owned by the Seattle Housing Authority, condominium conversions, or in cases where tenants are entitled to other relocation payments under federal, state or other law.