Author: Scott Feir

f. Judgment If the judge or jury finds for the plaintiff-landlord, then a judgment may be entered for restitution of the premises, damages (including double damages in commercial cases), forfeiture of the lease or tenancy, and for the amount of…

e. Pre-hearing Writ of Restitution In commercial cases, RCW 59.12.090, on its face, permits the plaintiff to apply to the court for a writ of restitution any time after commencement of the action after posting a bond – i.e., without…

d. Common Tenant Defenses Generally, the defendant may submit a written answer to the court by the date set forth in the summons, or may appear at the show cause hearing to present their defense orally. The tenant may defend…

If the tenant properly has been served notice and the period allotted for cure (if any) set forth by statute or the lease has expired without compliance, then the tenant is in unlawful detainer. At this point, the landlord may…