Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Washington

Re: Unlawful Detainer - Tenant

If you were served on November 5 (last night) and your answer or notice of appearance is due to the plaintiff on November 14, you could be defaulted on the 15th.

If you appear or answer, then the plaintiff has to set a show cause hearing. If you were not all ready advised of a show cause hearing, they have to give you six day's notice minimum of that hearing.

There are good reasons to vacate this weekend. (Nov. 10 -11) Most critical is that eventually they will get a judgment and you will have to deal with it, and also this will show up on your credit for ten (10) years.

Chances are your landlord really wants the place back.

If you have a lease and the money, you can pay off the judgment and your tenancy continues.

You can also get help from Housing Justice Project through the King County Bar Association. Don't hesitate to call these folks. They can help.

Hope this helps. Elizabeth Powell