Washington Landlord Tenant Law

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New federal and state laws protect tenants whose landlords are foreclosed.  According to the article “Your landlord got foreclosed. Do you have to go?” on CNNMoney.com, some banks, real estate agents, and attorneys may be preying on  tenants not familiar with these laws. Read the rest of this entry »

New state and federal laws protect tenants from eviction after foreclosure.  There are also new laws that apply to former owners in possession of foreclosed property, in addition to tenants.

It has come to our attention that some law firms are not following required procedures, depriving former owners of certain legal disclosures. 

If you are an owner of a residential property in foreclosure and are facing eviction, please contact us for a review of your case.  You may have defenses to eviction after foreclosure.

New federal as well as state laws protect tenants when the landlord’s property is foreclosed upon.   Read the rest of this entry »

NOTE: This information in this article has been superceeded by subsequent legislation. 

See New Laws Protect Tenants When Landlord is Foreclosed

An eviction notice is required for most evictions in Washington.  However, case law establishes that such a notice is not required to evict someone after foreclosure. Twenty days after foreclosure the successful bidder at the trustee’s sale has an immediate right to possession.

If after twenty days from the trustee’s sale the previous owner is still in possession of the property the new owner must bring an eviction action to exercise the right to possession. However, no eviction notice is necessary. The new owner can start with the summons and complaint and forgo serving an eviction notice.This article is meant to convey general information, not legal advice. For advice about foreclosure, eviction notices, or other real property issues contact an attorney.