EVICTION – WASHINGTON STATE

If a tenant has not paid rent, the first step in the eviction process is serving the tenant with a 3 Day Pay or Vacate Notice.  If the tenant does not pay the rent or continues to occupy the property, then an Unlawful Detainer Action can commence. The initial notice can be served by the owner but there is a very specific process that must be followed.  For instance, each person on the lease must receive a separate notice, even if the tenants are married. 

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