Summary
The user, a tenant in Washington, received a pay rent or vacate notice and was having trouble making the payment due to the landlords specific demands. The landlord insisted on receiving the payment in person, despite the tenants inability to deliver it due to work commitments and distance. The tenant was informed that in Washington, landlords must accept at least one form of non-electronic payment and provide a receipt for any payment made by a tenant. The tenant was advised to consider sending the payment via certified mail or hiring a courier service. The tenant was also informed about the eviction process in Washington State, which can take around 3 weeks.Full Conversation
I received a pay rent or vacate notice 14 days ago. I need to pay * today or they will begin eviction. The landlord took away my ability to pay online for no reason. They gave * different totals for what was due today and won't accept payment through their payment system via * eleven. They will only accept if I drive * hours north and bring them them the money
What state are you located in, ****? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding your rights as a tenant.
Washington
What method of payment does your lease agreement specify? In Washington, landlords must accept at least one form of payment that is not cash or electronic.
Money order, ecp slip for *-* and online payments (management discretion)
In Washington, landlords must:
- Provide a receipt for any payment made by a tenant.
- Accept at least one form of non-electronic payment.
Have you tried paying with a money order as specified in your lease?
I can however they want me to have it to them in person by today and they are * hours away. I have to work so I won't make it
Can you send the money order via certified mail? In Washington, landlords must accept non-electronic payments, and certified mail could provide proof of payment.
No they said it has to be in the office today
Is there any clause in your lease agreement that specifies the mode of payment delivery? In Washington, landlords must accept non-electronic payments, even by mail.
No
It's due today so do I have no choice
Can you ask a friend or family member to deliver the payment for you? In Washington, landlords must accept non-electronic payments, even if not delivered by the tenant.
I don't have anyone here
Can you hire a courier service to deliver the payment? In Washington, landlords must accept non-electronic payments, even if not delivered by the tenant personally.
I don't have any extra money
What about sending the money order via certified mail? In Washington, landlords must accept non-electronic payments, even if not delivered in person.
They want it today
Can you provide proof of their refusal to accept other forms of payment? In Washington, landlords must accept non-electronic payments, even by mail.
Yes
What proof do you have of their refusal to accept other forms of payment? In Washington, landlords must accept at least one form of non-electronic payment.
Text messages
What do the text messages say exactly? It's important to have clear evidence of their refusal to accept other forms of payment.
How long does it take to get evicted in Washington State righ
In Washington State, the eviction process can take around * weeks. This includes:
- *-day notice to pay or vacate
- *-day notice to comply with rental terms
- *-day notice to terminate tenancy
Please consult a local attorney for specifics.
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