The company, GRE Downtowner LLC, calls the regulations a "toxic cocktail" that has severely impacted their ability to maintain their property and generate enough revenue to cover operating costs.The lawsuit targets six ordinances passed between 2018 and 2022, which were designed to protect vulnerable tenants. These include measures like the 180-day rent increase notification and eviction bans during the winter and school year.
GRE Downtowner also argues that the complex has become unsafe due to an inability to properly screen tenants or manage the building.The 41-page legal complaint alleges that the City of Seattle is responsible for damages caused by the ordinances and seeks compensation to cover losses.The City of Seattle has not yet responded to the lawsuit.