September 1st 2007
Small Claims Court
A landlord who prevails in an eviction is entitled to a judgment. The judgment amount normally includes court costs and attorney’s fees in addition to rent and other damages.
Landlords do not always get a judgment. For instance, if the tenant abandons the premises the court no longer has jurisdiction and the case ends. Also, if the landlord in a residential eviction serves the summons and complaint by posting and mailing per court order there is no judgment.
A landlord who is interested in pursuing a judgment for money owed may wish to consider small claims court. Below are links for King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties.
