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Eviction Process In Washington
Summary
In Washington, landlords must follow specific legal procedures to evict tenants, including subtenants. This process requires a valid written notice and a court order. For month-to-month tenants, a 20-day notice is typically required. Police cannot evict tenants without a court order. If a landlord claims tenants are trespassers, they must prove it. The eviction process involves filing a lawsuit, serving a summons, scheduling a hearing, and waiting for a judges decision, which can take several weeks. Tenants should document all communications and seek legal aid if needed.Full Conversation
Ive lived in this house for *+ years as a subtenant. Recently, I became the primary caregiver for the original tenant, who passed away in October. The landlord initially demanded we leave but later agreed to let us stay through November. Now, she's threatening eviction.
****, here’s some information that might help you:
- In Washington, landlords must follow specific procedures to evict tenants, including subtenants.
- They must provide a written notice to vacate. For month-to-month tenants, it's typically a *-day notice.
- If you have no written lease, you might be considered a month-to-month tenant.
- The landlord cannot use police to evict you without a court order.
Have you received any written notice from your landlord?
- In Washington, landlords must follow specific procedures to evict tenants, including subtenants.
- They must provide a written notice to vacate. For month-to-month tenants, it's typically a *-day notice.
- If you have no written lease, you might be considered a month-to-month tenant.
- The landlord cannot use police to evict you without a court order.
Have you received any written notice from your landlord?
Sort of. She printed out a form that said we had already received four (*) warnings that we were violating the lease, which was not true. It also said we would have 30 days or 60 days to move out, whichever was longer, which obviously is a contradiction. The only person who signed it was my boyfriend
****, here are some key points to consider:
- In Washington, eviction requires a valid written notice and a court order.
- The notice must be clear and accurate.
- The landlord must follow the legal eviction process, which typically starts with a *-day notice for month-to-month tenants.
Have you considered contacting a local tenant rights organization for assistance?
- In Washington, eviction requires a valid written notice and a court order.
- The notice must be clear and accurate.
- The landlord must follow the legal eviction process, which typically starts with a *-day notice for month-to-month tenants.
Have you considered contacting a local tenant rights organization for assistance?
I have and have not heard back from them. I'm afraid they are going to show up with police tomorrow morning and have us removed. How can we avoid that?
****, here are some steps you can take:
- Contact the police: Inform them of the situation and that the landlord does not have a court order.
- Document everything: Keep records of all communications and notices from your landlord.
- Seek legal aid: Contact a local tenant rights organization or a legal aid group for assistance.
Have you tried reaching out to any local legal aid organizations for immediate help?
- Contact the police: Inform them of the situation and that the landlord does not have a court order.
- Document everything: Keep records of all communications and notices from your landlord.
- Seek legal aid: Contact a local tenant rights organization or a legal aid group for assistance.
Have you tried reaching out to any local legal aid organizations for immediate help?
Can they get a court order to evict us tomorrow?
Hey ****, here are some important points:
- The landlord needs a court order to evict you.
- Police can't evict you without it.
- The eviction process takes time and includes a court hearing.
If you haven't received a proper court order, you can't be legally evicted tomorrow. Have you received any court paperwork for an eviction hearing?
- The landlord needs a court order to evict you.
- Police can't evict you without it.
- The eviction process takes time and includes a court hearing.
If you haven't received a proper court order, you can't be legally evicted tomorrow. Have you received any court paperwork for an eviction hearing?
No
****, here's what you can do:
- Since you haven't received any court paperwork, the landlord cannot legally evict you tomorrow.
- If the landlord attempts to involve the police without a court order, calmly explain the situation and your rights.
- Document all interactions with the landlord.
Have you considered reaching out to a local legal aid organization for emergency assistance?
- Since you haven't received any court paperwork, the landlord cannot legally evict you tomorrow.
- If the landlord attempts to involve the police without a court order, calmly explain the situation and your rights.
- Document all interactions with the landlord.
Have you considered reaching out to a local legal aid organization for emergency assistance?
Apparently according to what I've read, the landlord only needs to provide police with a form saying we had no rights to be here and are considered trespassers
Hi ****, here's some critical information:
- Landlords in Washington cannot evict tenants, including subtenants, without a court order.
- If the landlord claims you're trespassers, the burden of proof lies on them.
- Document everything and be ready to explain your long-term residence.
Have you considered attending the eviction hearing if it gets to that point?
- Landlords in Washington cannot evict tenants, including subtenants, without a court order.
- If the landlord claims you're trespassers, the burden of proof lies on them.
- Document everything and be ready to explain your long-term residence.
Have you considered attending the eviction hearing if it gets to that point?
Is that true
Hi ****, in Washington, a landlord cannot simply provide a form to the police to evict you. They must follow the legal eviction process, including obtaining a court order. If the landlord tries to bypass this process, it's important to know your rights and calmly explain them to any involved authorities. Have you considered contacting a local legal aid organization for emergency help?
Yes, they have not responded. What should I tell the authorities if they show up tomorrow
Hey ****, if authorities show up tomorrow, calmly inform them that you have not received any court order for eviction. Mention that under Washington law, a court order is required to legally evict tenants. Document the interaction and explain that you are seeking legal aid.
Stay calm and polite, and provide any documentation you have about your residence and communication with the landlord.
Have you tried contacting any emergency legal aid hotlines?
Stay calm and polite, and provide any documentation you have about your residence and communication with the landlord.
Have you tried contacting any emergency legal aid hotlines?
How long does it take for them to obtain a court order
In Washington, obtaining a court order for eviction typically involves these steps:
- Filing an eviction lawsuit (unlawful detainer action).
- Serving the tenant with a summons and complaint.
- Scheduling a court hearing.
- Waiting for a judge's decision.
This process can take several weeks. Have you sought any emergency legal aid hotlines for immediate assistance?
- Filing an eviction lawsuit (unlawful detainer action).
- Serving the tenant with a summons and complaint.
- Scheduling a court hearing.
- Waiting for a judge's decision.
This process can take several weeks. Have you sought any emergency legal aid hotlines for immediate assistance?
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