Now ask a friendly attorney who is on the hook when said unscreened criminal assaults one of your other tenants or abuses another tenant's child?  

Yes, I have contemplated adding closests.

For the past year or so, I have contemplated whether or not I should finish my bachelors degree because of a few different reasons.

Staying but have contemplated moving to a lower cost/tax locale. 

I have also contemplated and/or attempted EVERY SINGLE suggestion other than quitting my W-2 job and starting a wholesaling business.

Most crimes constitute Theft, Burglary, and Assault.

He also said the community appreciates and needs my service.If I were in your situation - don't do any of the vindictive, tenant harassment things you and others are contemplating/suggesting; blog posts, wire cutting, utility canceling, etc.

It is a blatant assault on property rights, no question about it.

@Bryan Beal  While I share your concern with the assault to our civil liberties in this current situation, I have to respectfully disagree on the particular stance you are taking.

As a Lifelong Seattle resident, 60 years now. and as a long time owner of Seattle properties, over 40 years, I'm contemplating my EXIT STRATEGY, have been since I got Real Estate Tax bill this year , they have almost doubled since 2017  for my in city (BALLARD) properties, My Best to all you struggling landlords trying for the American Dream out there !!