Landlord-tenant and eviction law has been re-written. New laws at every level-federal, state, and local-have completely changed the legal landscape for residential landlords, and in some situations for commercial landlords. Even though the "bridge" moratorium has ended both repayment plans and Eviction Resolution Process participation are still required for residential nonpayment evictions.
Washington Landlords may no longer end a tenancy with a "20-day" notice to terminate the tenancy. Just cause is now required to end any tenancy, whether under a lease term or month-to-month. A Washington landlord cannot evict just because the lease expired. This would require formal legal notice of at least 60 days prior to the end of the lease term.
Other limitations apply. Ending a tenancy because you wish to sell or you or a family member want to move into the rental property requires at least 90 days' formal legal notice. In some places, local law requires longer notice periods. At the end of the notice period, you would still need to go through the eviction court process if the tenant does not vacate.
Washington Landlords may no longer end a tenancy with a "20-day" notice to terminate the tenancy. Just cause is now required to end any tenancy, whether under a lease term or month-to-month. A Washington landlord cannot evict just because the lease expired. This would require formal legal notice of at least 60 days prior to the end of the lease term.
Other limitations apply. Ending a tenancy because you wish to sell or you or a family member want to move into the rental property requires at least 90 days' formal legal notice. In some places, local law requires longer notice periods. At the end of the notice period, you would still need to go through the eviction court process if the tenant does not vacate.
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Eller Law Firm has successfully represented clients in trials, arbitrations, mediations, administrative agencies, and appeals.
The types of cases we litigate include commercial and residential landlord-tenant disputes, real property defects, real property transactions, homeowners association disputes, and fair housing complaints.
We have helped clients who sold business equipment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, and then the payment stopped for no valid reason; commercial tenants who spent thousands of dollars on modifications necessary for their business on the understanding landlords was okay with the tenant improvements, only to be served with eviction documents; commercial landlords whose tenant do not pay the rent and try to blame the landlord for not making repairs-repairs the tenant was responsible for under the lease.
Have an attorney on your side who has been there.
Eller Law Firm has successfully represented clients in trials, arbitrations, mediations, administrative agencies, and appeals.
The types of cases we litigate include commercial and residential landlord-tenant disputes, real property defects, real property transactions, homeowners association disputes, and fair housing complaints.
We have helped clients who sold business equipment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, and then the payment stopped for no valid reason; commercial tenants who spent thousands of dollars on modifications necessary for their business on the understanding landlords was okay with the tenant improvements, only to be served with eviction documents; commercial landlords whose tenant do not pay the rent and try to blame the landlord for not making repairs-repairs the tenant was responsible for under the lease.
We represent both commercial landlords and commercial tenants in lease negotiations and drafting and landlord-tenant litigation including civil lawsuits and evictions.
An experienced attorney will draft or review your commercial lease to assure it is thorough, covers all essential terms, and is bested suited to your business needs.
If a dispute arises in commercial leasing it is important to retain an attorney who has litigated commercial landlord-tenant matters.
We regularly handle commercial evictions and have experience in landlord-tenant litigation including trials, civil arbitration, private arbitration, and appeals.
An experienced attorney will draft or review your commercial lease to assure it is thorough, covers all essential terms, and is bested suited to your business needs.
If a dispute arises in commercial leasing it is important to retain an attorney who has litigated commercial landlord-tenant matters.
We regularly handle commercial evictions and have experience in landlord-tenant litigation including trials, civil arbitration, private arbitration, and appeals.
A landlord who has the right to possession is required to go through the eviction process to remove a tenant who wrongfully refuses to leave.
A landlord must go through the eviction process even if the landlord just wants the property back, tenant is clearly in violation of the lease, the lease has expired, or there never was a written rental agreement.
Self-help eviction is illegal in Washington.
A landlord may not force a tenant out by changing locks, turning off utilities, or other strong-arm measures.
A landlord must go through the eviction process even if the landlord just wants the property back, tenant is clearly in violation of the lease, the lease has expired, or there never was a written rental agreement.
Self-help eviction is illegal in Washington.
A landlord may not force a tenant out by changing locks, turning off utilities, or other strong-arm measures.
The Eviction Resolution Program (ERP) is a state-wide mandatory mediation for all residential evictions based on nonpayment.
An ERP notice must be served before filing an eviction in court, usually at the same time as serving a notice to pay rent or vacate.
The notice must also be provided to the local Dispute Resolution Center (DRC).
The notice informs the tenant of the opportunities to participate in mediation, obtain no-cost legal representation, and possible sources of rental assistance.
The landlord must obtain a certification of completion from the DRC before filing an eviction action in court.
An ERP notice must be served before filing an eviction in court, usually at the same time as serving a notice to pay rent or vacate.
The notice must also be provided to the local Dispute Resolution Center (DRC).
The notice informs the tenant of the opportunities to participate in mediation, obtain no-cost legal representation, and possible sources of rental assistance.
The landlord must obtain a certification of completion from the DRC before filing an eviction action in court.
Please note that local and federal laws may apply to your rental property and change the language of and/or add additional requirements to the service of notices that terminate tenancies.
You must comply with all local laws (and sometimes federal) as well as state law.
Check for local forms below, or consult with an attorney in the county where your rental property is located.
This website does not provide compliant forms for all Washington counties.
Landlord-tenant law has dramatically changed and is far more complex than in the past.
You must comply with all local laws (and sometimes federal) as well as state law.
Check for local forms below, or consult with an attorney in the county where your rental property is located.
This website does not provide compliant forms for all Washington counties.
Landlord-tenant law has dramatically changed and is far more complex than in the past.
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