Eviction Response Letter Guide

Summary

In Washington State, when responding to an eviction summons, you should admit or deny each claim made by the landlord, state any defenses you have, and provide any counterclaims against the landlord. A sample response letter includes sections for these elements. Consider consulting a local attorney for personalized advice.

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I’m currently in the process of going through an evictions. I just got the eviction summons from my landlord, and I am being asked to have aI’m currently in the process of going through an evictions. I just got the eviction summons from my landlord, and I am being asked to have a response letter requiring three answers in the letter I live in Washington state in Kittitas County are you aware of what those three things are and can you please help me draft up the letter?
In Washington State, you typically need to include the following in your response to an eviction summons:
- Admit or deny each claim made by the landlord.
- State any defenses you have to the eviction.
- Provide any counterclaims you may have against the landlord.
Would you like help drafting these sections?
Awesome could you please help me draft up the letter?
Sure, ****! Here’s a sample response letter you can use:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Landlord's Name]
[Landlord's Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Re: Response to Eviction Summons
Dear [Landlord's Name],
I am writing in response to the eviction summons received on [date].
*. Response to Claims:
- I admit/deny the following claims made in the summons: [List specific claims and your responses].
*. Defenses:
- I assert the following defenses against the eviction: [List any defenses you have, e.g., failure to maintain the property, improper notice, etc.].
*. Counterclaims:
- I have the following counterclaims against you: [List any counterclaims, e.g., damages, rent overcharges, etc.].
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Printed Name]
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Would you like to add or change anything specific in this draft?