Eviction Rights In Washington

Summary

In Washington, landlords must have a valid reason and provide a formal eviction notice to evict tenants. Without a formal notice, the eviction process cannot begin. If facing an eviction without a valid reason or notice, it is advisable to consult a lawyer. The King County Bar Association offers free legal help and can be reached at (206) 267-7100.

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Boyfriends sister bought him a house and shes now trying to evict us
Is the house under your boyfriend's name or his sister's name?
Sisters
What is the reason she's trying to evict you? In Washington, a landlord must have a legitimate reason to evict tenants.
She doesnt have one -
In Washington, a landlord cannot evict without a valid reason. If she doesn't have one, it might be considered an illegal eviction. Have you received a formal eviction notice?
No
In Washington, without a formal eviction notice, the eviction process cannot begin. It's advisable to consult a lawyer. King County Bar Association provides free legal help: (*) *-*.