Gov Jay Inslee Signs “Just Cause” Eviction Bill into Law

 OPB reports that Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill requiring just cause evictions into law on Monday. Just causes include failure to pay rent, unlawful activity, and cases where a landlord plans to sell or move into a unit. No cause evictions are still allowed at the end of a lease if the term is between six and twelve months, as long as the landlord provides 60 days notice. Read more.