Written by Meg Rutherford, ELAP Summer InternEdited by ELAP staff Washington state HB 1564 went into effect on July 23, which bans the sale of over-the-counter sexual assault kits. This new law offers protection to survivors of sexual assault who may have otherwise been taken advantage of by offers of
Two new bills passed in the Washington state legislature this year that will affect tenants across the region. Here’s what you need to know: SB 5197 will allow people to testify remotely in landlord-tenant cases, at the court’s discretion. The bill allows a delay in the enforcement of a judgement
By Logan Winn, ELAP InternReviewed by Ashley Cummins, ELAP Housing Attorney Changes are coming to some pandemic-era housing programs—and renters need to be prepared. The “Eviction Resolution Pilot Program” will expire on July 1 and the “Requirement to Offer Reasonable Repayment Plan” expired April 30. The big takeaway for
By Evan Yi, ELAP intern Dealing with debt can be challenging and often scary. Here are a few of the best online and local resources to help you handle debt and get back on your feet: Washington Law Help Washington Law Help provides a comprehensive review of the law on
