Landlord Notice Serving Rules

Summary

In Tacoma, Washington, landlords can serve eviction notices personally or by mail. There is no legal requirement for a third party to deliver the notice. If you move out before the court date, the eviction case could be dismissed, but it might still appear on court records as dismissed. Consult a local attorney for detailed advice.

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I have a few questions about landlord tenant laws
Sure ****, I'd be happy to help with your questions about landlord-tenant laws. Could you please specify your location as these laws can vary based on jurisdiction?
Tacoma washington
Great, thanks for sharing your location, ****. In Washington State, landlord-tenant laws are governed by the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. What specific issue are you facing with your landlord?
He just served us pay our vacate paperwork. But isn't he supposed to have somebody else serve it to us, not himself
In Washington State, a landlord can serve a notice to vacate. They can do it personally, by mail, or through a process server. The landlord serving the notice themselves is not illegal.
Ok
That's correct, ****. In Tacoma, Washington:
- A landlord can serve a notice to vacate personally or via mail.
- There's no legal requirement for a third party to deliver this document.
Do you have any other questions about landlord-tenant laws?
If i have been served eviction notice, but i move out before the court date, will it still go on my record
In Tacoma, Washington:
- If you leave before the court date, the eviction case could be dismissed.
- It might still appear on court records, but as dismissed.
It's best to consult with a local attorney to understand all implications.