Most home sales go smoothly enough. Some do not. What if the seller refuses to move out? A new law protects buyers of residential properties when a seller refuses to move out after closing. Previously the buyer would have to go through a slower process called an ejectment action. Now the buyer can get the seller out through the expedited unlawful detainer process, which is what most people mean when they think of an eviction case. Certain conditions must be met before the buyer may bring the unlawful detainer action, rather than the slower ejectment process. The conditions are: 1) […]
Monthly Archives: April 2023
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Burien in recent months made various amendments to local landlord-tenant law. These laws offer clarify and conformity with state law, and impose new restrictions on landlords. How to resolve conflicts between state landlord-tenant law and local landlord-tenant law is a frequently litigated issue. The new Burien Code provisions clarify that if state and local law conflict, state law controls. This give clarity to landlords that they may use grounds for eviction under state law, even if there is no counterpart provision under local law. Issue often arise in eviction cases as to how much rent is owed, and whether the […]