The intent of the measure is rooted in a good place, but many of the findings will prove to be harmful on all sides. Specifically, the section that deals with eviction bans. The measure states its purpose is to “prohibit certain student/school-year evictions and cold-weather evictions.”
“We do not want to any eviction, we work with them,” Debby Herbert, a property owner in Tacoma tells the Jason Rantz Show on AM 770 KTTH. “This will prevent us evicting for nine months during the school year. But it can be for anyone is a student, even if they take just one online class, and they can be of any age. So, it’s ripe for abuse.”in the Rainer Valley neighborhood of Seattle who has been living rent free due to extremely tenant-friendly laws in Seattle.
“ have empathy and compassion for people that are struggling, because there is high rent, and that is the cause and effect of increased fees, taxes, and , especially,” Donna Walters, another housing provider said.Both providers currently list their Tacoma properties at under market value. People like Donna and Debby are attempting to do their part in fighting the so-called “affordable housing crisis.
The initiative was devised with good intentions, stating, “This measure is designed to protect families, promote community, stabilize the rental market, and reduce homelessness.”