22.205.080 - Defense related to certain evictions that would result in vacating between December 1 and March 1
Except as provided in subsection 22.205.080.D, it is a defense to eviction if:
A.
The eviction would result in the tenant having to vacate the housing unit at any time
between December 1 and March 1; and
B.
The tenant household is a moderate-income household as defined in Section 23.84A.016; and
C.
The housing unit that the tenant would have to vacate is owned by a person who owns
more than four rental housing units in The City of Seattle. For purposes of this subsection
22.205.080.C, "owns" includes having an ownership interest in the housing units.
D.
If the reason for termination of the tenancy is due to conditions described in subsections
22.205.010.E, 22.205.010.F provided that the tenant was provided at least 90 days'
written notice prior to the date set for vacating the unit, 22.205.010.J, 22.205.010.K,
22.205.010.L, 22.205.010.M, 22.205.010.N, 22.205.010.O, or 22.205.010.P, or if the
reason for termination is due to the tenant's failure to comply with a three day or
ten day notice to vacate for a drug-related activity nuisance pursuant to chapter
7.43 RCW or maintenance of an unlawful business or conduct pursuant to RCW 59.12.030(5)
or because the tenant's conduct has a substantial detrimental impact on, or constitutes
an imminent threat to, the health or safety of other tenants in the rental building
or the owner, the eviction may occur as otherwise allowed by law.
E.