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<p class="MsoNormal">I went down this path and can attest that commissioner seem beyond hesitant to allow an eviction to move forward if the assistance covered the whole balance and the only issue was the additional conditions imposed. Especially if the assistance
is a larger number, which in my case it was. In this case, my LL client decided just to take the funds with the string attached and move forward in 6 months if the tenant is behind again.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Maxwell Glasson<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 26, 2022 2:46 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBARP] Landlords, Mutual Agreements to Terminate, and COVID Relief Funds<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">In that case I would argue that the additional conditions should be stricken if equity dictates taking the funds. If you go down that path, let me know how it goes!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Brian Andrews<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 26, 2022 2:30 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBARP] Landlords, Mutual Agreements to Terminate, and COVID Relief Funds<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for the speedy response! Permit me a follow-up question for clarification re Scenario 2:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Understood and Agreed that a landlord is not obliged to accept funds with strings attached. The issue I am concerned about is where a landlord has refused such funds – because LL is unwilling to sign onto the contractual conditions – and
then moves for eviction. In a small town like Walla Walla, at least, it is very possible that no other source of funds will be available. I am concerned that a court would be sympathetic to a tenant who argues they offered payment and LL refused it. It seems
like that could well be a concern on equitable or public policy grounds. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I would love for you to tell me that I’m being over-cautious.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks again!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Maxwell Glasson<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 26, 2022 1:37 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBARP] Landlords, Mutual Agreements to Terminate, and COVID Relief Funds<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi Brian:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Scenario 1: It would depend on the wording of the agreement with the agency/organization. That said, a mutual termination would not be an “eviction” and I see no issue with proposing one.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Scenario 2: A landlord is not obligated to accept assistance funds that have extra strings, even if the tenant used such funds to “restore the tenancy” after an eviction has started under RCW 59.18.410(2). The statue specifically states
that: “[b]y accepting such pledge of emergency rental assistance, the landlord is not required to enter into any additional conditions not related to the provision of necessary payment information and documentation.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Regards, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Brian Andrews<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 26, 2022 1:20 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBARP] Landlords, Mutual Agreements to Terminate, and COVID Relief Funds<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Good afternoon, colleagues. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have two questions related to a landlord’s receipt of COVID relief or mitigation funds (which I think are interchangeable concepts for my present purpose):<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Scenario 1: Landlord accepts funds to pay past-due rent from the eviction moratorium period (March 2020 thru December 31 2021). By contract with the organization/agency disbursing the funds, Landlord agrees not to evict Tenant
for any reason but for cause for at least 6 months prior to receipt of funds. Can Landlord and Tenant still negotiate a mutual termination of lease agreement after Landlord receives those funds? If generally yes, can Landlord seek to initiate negotiations
related to any such mutual termination? <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Scenario 2: Tenant owes unpaid rent and applies for some sort of COVID assistance. Strings are attached to COVID assistance funds. Landlord does not wish to accept the rent money from that organization, because of the strings.
If Landlord declines to accept those funds, can Landlord proceed with an action in unlawful detainer for unpaid rent?
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks ahead of time for your insight. This list is so helpful!
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