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Chapter 59.12 RCW

FORCIBLE ENTRY AND FORCIBLE AND UNLAWFUL DETAINER

Complete chapter HTMLPDF

RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 59.12.010Forcible entry defined.
HTMLPDF 59.12.020Forcible detainer defined.
HTMLPDF 59.12.030Unlawful detainer defined.
HTMLPDF 59.12.032Unlawful detainer action—Compliance with RCW 61.24.040 and 61.24.060.
HTMLPDF 59.12.035Holding over on agricultural land, effect of.
HTMLPDF 59.12.040Service of notice—Proof of service.
HTMLPDF 59.12.050Jurisdiction of proceedings.
HTMLPDF 59.12.060Parties defendant.
HTMLPDF 59.12.070Complaint—Summons.
HTMLPDF 59.12.080Summons—Contents—Service.
HTMLPDF 59.12.085Alternative service of summons—Limitation on jurisdiction.
HTMLPDF 59.12.090Writ of restitution—Bond.
HTMLPDF 59.12.100Service of writ—Bond to stay writ.
HTMLPDF 59.12.110Modification of bond.
HTMLPDF 59.12.120Judgment by default.
HTMLPDF 59.12.121Pleading by defendant.
HTMLPDF 59.12.130Jury—Actions given preference.
HTMLPDF 59.12.140Proof in forcible entry and detainer.
HTMLPDF 59.12.150Amendment to conform to proof.
HTMLPDF 59.12.160Amendments.
HTMLPDF 59.12.170Judgment—Execution.
HTMLPDF 59.12.180Rules of practice.
HTMLPDF 59.12.190Relief against forfeiture.
HTMLPDF 59.12.200Appellate review—Stay bond.
HTMLPDF 59.12.210Effect of stay bond.
HTMLPDF 59.12.220Writ of restitution suspended pending appeal.
HTMLPDF 59.12.230Forcible entry and detainer—Penalty.

Notes:

Joint tenancies: Chapter 64.28 RCW.
Tenant's violation of duty under landlord-tenant act grounds for unlawful detainer action: RCW 59.18.180.