What if the Seller Won’t Move Out?
Most home sales go smoothly enough. Some do not. What if the seller refuses to move out? A new law […]
Washington Eviction Process
Washington Eviction Process
Court Makes it Easier for Tenants to Delay Eviction
Sometimes tenants fail to respond to an eviction summons, or fail to appear for a hearing only to later appear
Washington Eviction Process
Courts Clarify Service of Eviction Pleadings
Some tenants avoid service of the initial eviction lawsuit pleadings. The initial pleadings are a summons and a complaint. The
Washington Eviction Process
An Attorney is Required in Court for LLCs and Corporations
Any LLC or corporation appearing as a party in a lawsuit must be represented by an attorney. A non-lawyer cannot
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
Washington Eviction Process
Landlords and Power of Attorney
Corporations and LLCs when appearing in court must be represented by an attorney. “Washington law…requires individuals appearing before the
Washington Eviction Process
Landlord Represents Himself in Court and Gets Burned
A Seattle landlord who represented himself in an eviction case had his case dismissed and the tenant was awarded $6,450