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Landlord-tenant law is now much more complex and nuanced. New laws change how notices must be served, and sometimes dictate font and/or specific language.

Even a small hyper-technical error can mean starting over. Consult with a lawyer first.









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While commercial landlord-tenant law has not seen the overhaul that residential landlord-tenant law has, the legal/political climate has changed, and some local laws impact commercial cases as well. We regularly handle commercial landlord-tenant disputes.

We represent both commercial tenants and landlords throughout the Puget Sound area.





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If the occupants are not tenants, and the owner did not acquire the property by foreclosure, the typical eviction process (unlawful detainer) does not apply. The property owner must bring an ejectment action.

Ejectment is required against non-tenants. It may also be possible to evict tenants with an ejectment action, but this is not always ideal, and courts may reject an ejectment action against a tenant in some situations.

Consult with an attorney for advice about ejectment.
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The successful bidder at a foreclosure auction is entitled to possession against former owners and non-tenant occupants twenty days after the sale. If a tenant is in the property, additional requirements and a longer notice period apply.

If the foreclosed former owner and/or other occupants refuse to vacate, the buyer must evict the occupants (even if there are no tenants in the property).





Washington Landlord-Tenant Attorney

At Eller Law Firm PLLC, attorney Travis Scott Eller Washington focuses on Washington landlord‑tenant law, helping landlords navigate an increasingly complex and evolving legal landscape.

For more than two decades, he has seen every shift in landlord-tenant law and is in the trenches every day. He has successfully litigated landlord-tenant and eviction cases through every phase and facet: representing commercial and residential landlords in evictions; defending landlords against claims and lawsuits; litigating through civil trials, arbitations, and appeals.

Mr. Eller presents frequently at bar-approved continuing legal education seminars on landlord-tenant law. He has spoken on landlord-tenant law for landlord industry groups and for the King County Law Library and authored works on landlord-tenant law available at the King County Law Library and the Pierce County Law Library. He scored in the 96th percentile on the Law School Admissions Test, was invited to apply by his law school of choice, was awarded a merit-based scholarship, and later earned the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's "Advocate" designation.

 

 

Recent Speaking Engagements

Residential Evictions CLE (The Seminar Group, April 2026)

Landlord‑Tenant Q&A Session (King County Law Library, March 2026)

Residential Evictions CLE (The Seminar Group, March 2025)

Landlord‑Tenant Q&A Session (King County Law Library, June 2025)

Washington Landlord‑Tenant Law 2024 CLE — Presenter (National Business Institute, October 2024)

 

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