22.205.110 - Defense related to certain vacating during school year
A.
Except as provided in subsection 22.205.110.B, it is a defense to eviction if:
1.
The eviction would result in the tenant having to vacate the housing unit during the
school year; and
2.
The tenant is any of the following:
a.
A child or student; or
b.
A person having legal custody of a child or student, including but not limited to
the child's or student's parent, step-parent, adoptive parent, guardian, foster parent,
or custodian; or
c.
An educator.
B.
The eviction may occur as otherwise allowed by law if the reason for terminating the
tenancy is due to: conditions described in subsections 22.205.010.E, 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;
the tenant's failure to comply with a three 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).
C.
For purposes of this Section 22.205.110:
1.
"Child or student" means any person either under the age of 18 years or currently
enrolled in a school.
2.
"Educator" means any person who works at a school in Seattle as an employee or independent
contractor of the school or its governing body, including but not limited to all teachers,
substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, substitute paraprofessionals, administrators,
administrative staff, counselors, social workers, psychologists, school nurses, speech
pathologists, custodians, cafeteria workers, and maintenance workers.
3.