[WSBARP] Seattle Ordinance 126116 (Commercial Lease Enforcement)

[Gabriel Dietz]

Colleagues:

I would appreciate a discussion, and any insights, with respect to Seattle
Ordinance 126116 (linked here
<https://seattle.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4590650&GUID=D9CC697B-125B-4F96-89BE-16DBCF967382>)
regarding prohibition of enforcement of commercial leases.

My questions include, among others:

This appears to be a blanket prohibition against enforcement of rent and
triple net charges against tenants and guarantors for small businesses. Do
you read this any different way?

Do you read any time limits in Subsection 2(B) on page 5?

Do you have any thoughts on the takings clause and contracts clause
arguments as applied to this rule?

Any other thoughts or comments regarding the effect this rule will have on
landlords and tenants are appreciated.

Thank you,
Gabe Dietz

Gabriel A. Dietz
Partner
(206) 451-3859

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