Consumer Protection Act Aids Wrongfully Foreclosed Homeowners
A woman took out a mortgage on her home in Burien, Washington.[1] She lived in her home and also in […]
Foreclosure and Eviction
Washington Eviction Process
Landlord-Tenant Disputes Subject to Mandatory Arbitration
A tenant and her landlords disputed certain conditions in the property. The landlords believed the tenant was allowing damage to
Washington Eviction Process
Court of Appeals Upholds Eviction of Residential Tenant
After several unsuccessful attempts to personally serve a tenant with a summons and complaint, the landlord got a court order
Commercial Landlord-Tenant Law
Dueling Landlord and Tenants
Court of Appeals rules on commercial lease dispute. Commercial tenant Outloud Entertainment Group, Inc. rented two spaces from its commercial
Commercial Landlord-Tenant Law
Commercial Lease Co-Signer Not Liable
A landlord and tenant entered into a commercial lease. The landlord required an additional signer as security. The lease expired.
Commercial Landlord-Tenant Law
New Law Clarifies Process for Tenants who Avoid Service
To start an eviction lawsuit in Washington (a.k.a. an unlawful detainer action) the landlord must first serve applicable notices such
Foreclosure and Eviction
No Attorney Fees for Eviction after Foreclosure
The buyer of a house at a foreclosure auction is generally entitled to possession twenty days after the foreclosure sale,
Washington Landlord Tenant Law
Landlord Duties Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Landlords often use a consumer report to screen new tenant applicants. The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) mandates that
Washington Landlord Tenant Law
Innocent Washington Tenants get Blacklisted
Ignacio and Norma had a valid lease and did nothing to warrant eviction. They renewed their lease for an additional
Seattle Landlord Tenant Law
Seattle Landlord-Tenant Packet Updated
Seattle residential landlords should take note. All residential landlords in Seattle are required to give a tenant at the beginning