A 90-year-old Seattle staple is facing the possibility of eviction due to a disagreement with their landlord over a dumpster.
A 90-year-old Seattle staple is facing the possibility of eviction due to a disagreement with their landlord over a dumpster.Staff said the Little Red Hen opened its doors in 1933. In the late 60s, the country dive-bar known for its music and dancing relocated to its current spot in the Green Lake neighborhood.
In late June, staff and customers found out their current location may also be coming to an unceremonious end.According to the "notice to termination tenancy," posted by RLD Group LLC, the owners were terminating the Little Red Hen’s month-to-month lease. The letter goes on to say that failing to comply could result in eviction."It was very cold seeing a piece of paper saying you’re facing eviction or you’re out of here," said Gage Clark, a patron. "I just couldn’t believe that something like this could happen to a community this loved and supported and well-connected to each other,"he said.Kyle Snodgrass tells FOX 13 Seattle the issue stems from a disagreement over a dumpster. Snodgrass said the Little Red Hen was allowing other businesses to share the dumpster. According to Snodgrass, the landlord said this was not permitted.Without the shared cost from the other businesses for the dumpster, Snodgrass tells FOX 13 Seattle it would cost the Little Red Hen $40k.The landlord, Ruoxi Zhang, owner of RLD Group LLC, tells FOX 13 Seattle the dumpster issue was the final straw in a pattern of ongoing difficulties and hostilities.Zhang provided a statement that reads:"Over the past few years, I’ve made repeated efforts to resolve the lease issues constructively, and I remain hopeful that the situation can still be resolved peacefully — including if the tenant is willing to discuss a future lease respectfully and in good faith. I believe a respectful and reasonable resolution is in the best interest of both parties, including the broader community."Regulars of the country bar are not waiting around for the issue to fix itself."Raise awareness and get the landlords to know this isn’t just a bar," said Christine Tran. "It’s not just a dive bar that people don’t care about. To let them know that we are here, and they can’t get rid of us," she added.Tran and several other regulars have created a group called Save the Hen. Clark tells FOX 13 Seattle a business with so many stories deserves to be honored."We’re looking at ways that we can get this officially protected as a historic place and a historic business," he said.According to the notice, the Little Red Hen has until the end of July to vacate or face eviction.Snodgrass tells FOX 13 Seattle they have shows booked for the rest of the year, and believe their lease allows them to stay until at least 2030.Earthquake swarm recorded at WA's Mount Rainier; largest since 2009Travis Decker update: Idaho tip 'described his tattoos pretty accurately'WA wins lawsuit forcing scammer to pay millions back to small businessesTexas flooding: More than 80 people dead, 10 girls still missingReward to find Jonathan Hoang now at $100kTeen's birthday party ends with 1 person dead in Sedro-WoolleySeattle hospital treats dozens of fireworks-related injuriesWoo, Muñoz, Rodríguez named to AL All-Star roster for Seattle MarinersTo get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
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