When can I be evicted from my condo unit?

In Washington state, the process for evicting a tenant from a condo unit is governed by the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA). Before a landlord can legally evict a tenant, they must serve an eviction notice, which details why the tenant is being evicted and what terms must be met to prevent eviction. In Washington, the landlord must provide a 3-day notice to pay or vacate if the tenant has failed to pay rent, or a 20-day notice to vacate if the tenant has violated the terms of the lease agreement. If the tenant does not meet the terms of the eviction notice, the landlord can file a complaint in the district court of their county. Once the complaint has been filed, the court will issue an order, known as an Order for Summary Possession of Premises (SOP), which allows the landlord to take possession of the rental unit. The tenant must be given at least seven days’ notice before the court hearing or before the SOP is issued. If the tenant does not leave, the landlord may ask the court to send a process server to the tenant’s home, who will serve the tenant with the SOP. If the tenant still refuses to leave, the landlord can file an application with the court for an order of eviction. Once the court grants the eviction order, the landlord can call the sheriff to remove the tenant from the condo unit. Eviction is a serious matter and should only be done when absolutely necessary. Tenants should be sure to follow the terms of their lease and pay their rent on time to avoid eviction.

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