Legal Defense

The WBPA exists to protect, defend, and advocate for property rights across Washington State, and when necessary uses legal action to do so.

The WBPA is Washington state’s only legal organization dedicated to protecting, defending, and advocating for property rights.

Our litigators partner closely with WBPA’s government affairs and advocacy leaders to fight against unconstitutional takings of property, unlawful regulations that prevent owners from maximizing the use of their properties, and the erosion of property rights.

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The WBPA Docket	In the News
*Gonzales v. Inslee* Venue: Thurston Superior Court Challenging the Governor’s authority to issue blanket eviction bans. (read more)	KXLY Washington landlords suing the state over eviction moratorium they fear may be extended KING 5 Evening news segment \| 12.2.20 Big Country News Connection Washington Landlords File Lawsuit Against Inslee Over ban on Evictions The Center Square Washington landlords and tenants' demands for relief grow louder as back rent mounts KING 5/KONG Morning news segment \| 12.3.20 Yakima Herald The eviction moratorium is set to end Dec. 31. What’s next for Yakima renters and landlords? Union Bulletin The eviction moratorium is set to end Dec 31. What’s next for Yakima renters and landlords? KIRO Radio/My Northwest Lewis County landlords say eviction ban taking away much of income The Daily Chronicle As Local Landlords Sue State For Loss of Income, Lewis County Officials Anticipate End of Eviction Moratorium
*Jevons v. Inslee & Ferguson* Venue: Eastern District of Washington, Federal Court Challenging the authority of the Governor and AG to make and enforce the Moratoriums. (read more)	Puget Sound Business Journal Yakima County landlords ask court to strike down Inslee's eviction moratorium KIRO Radio/My Northwest Yakima landlord suing governor says he faces foreclosure if eviction moratorium doesn’t end The Center Square More Washington property owners sue Inslee over eviction ban KXLY (Spokane ABC affiliate) Washington landlords suing the state over eviction moratorium KIMA (CBS) Group of landlords files federal suit over eviction moratorium – full video clip here Lens Landlords sue over eviction ban Q13 Puget Sound homeless shelters expand, landlords challenge eviction moratorium Crosscut Washington considers narrowing its eviction moratorium KIRO Radio Seattle’s Morning News \| Dave Ross Lens “Chilling effect”: Eviction moratorium strains small landlords KIRO Radio We’re at the edge of losing our properties’: WA landlords suing to lift eviction moratorium
*WBPA v. State of Washington* Venue: Spokane Superior Court The WBPA is the lead plaintiff challenging the Eviction Resolution Pilot Program, which was enacted by the Washington Legislature and deprives housing providers from accessing the courts. Read court documents by clicking here.

Contribute to WBPA's Legal Defense Fund

Legal Defense

The WBPA exists to protect, defend, and advocate for property rights across Washington State, and when necessary uses legal action to do so.

The WBPA Docket

In the News