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General Info (8)
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Eviction and Your Defense
This explains the reasons why landlords can evict tenants and how the eviction process works. It tells you what you should do if your landlord tries to evict you. It will also help you defend yourself in court against an eviction if you cannot get a lawyer to represent you. Publication #6310EN. Read More
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My Landlord Locked Me Out: What Can I Do?
Read this if you rent an apartment or house and your landlord changed the locks so that you cannot get into your place and you had no plans to move. #6316EN Read More
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Evictions from Public Housing (Housing Owned by a Housing Authority)
If you live in a Public Housing Project, your landlord is a Housing Authority. The eviction process from Public Housing is a little different from the process for tenants with private landlords. Read More
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2019 Changes to Washington’s Landlord/Tenant and Eviction Laws
This is a summary of the laws affecting tenants, landlords and the eviction process. The laws changed in a major way in 2019. The changes go into effect on July 28, 2019. #6350EN Read More
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Evictions: General Information
This guide is intended to give an overview of the eviction process and provide some context for renters as to how evictions can play out in Washington courts. Read More
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I am a Tenant Living in a Foreclosed Property. What are My Rights?
If you rent your home, and your home was sold at a foreclosure sale, the new owner must give you 60 days’ written notice to vacate before evicting you. You must still honor the obligations of your lease or rental agreement during this 60-day time period. #6122EN Read More
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I Just Lost at an Eviction Hearing
Use this if you went to an eviction hearing and lost. #6331EN Read More
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The Sheriff Just Posted an Eviction Order on my Door
If you got an eviction notice posted on your door, read this to learn about what might happen next (and when) after the sheriff posts an eviction notice on your door, what kinds of “appeals” are allowed after you lose at an eviction hearing, and how to get legal help after you get a sheriff’s notice. #6333EN Read More
City Laws (1)
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Tacoma Rental Housing Code Flyer
On November 20, 2018, the Tacoma City Council passed the Rental Housing Code providing protections for tenants and specific guidance to landlords who operate residential rental businesses in Tacoma. The Rental Housing Code also includes a provision for housing relocation assistance to qualifying tenants and allows the City to investigate complaints and enforce the code. Read More
New Eviction Resources (3)
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2019 Changes to Washington’s Landlord/Tenant and Eviction Laws
This is a summary of the laws affecting tenants, landlords and the eviction process. The laws changed in a major way in 2019. The changes go into effect on July 28, 2019. #6350EN Read More
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I Just Lost at an Eviction Hearing
Use this if you went to an eviction hearing and lost. #6331EN Read More
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The Sheriff Just Posted an Eviction Order on my Door
If you got an eviction notice posted on your door, read this to learn about what might happen next (and when) after the sheriff posts an eviction notice on your door, what kinds of “appeals” are allowed after you lose at an eviction hearing, and how to get legal help after you get a sheriff’s notice. #6333EN Read More
HUD multifamily housing (1)
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HUD Housing Evictions
As a tenant whose landlord has a contract with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), you have more protection against evictions than usual. This briefly explains your rights, and things you can do to avoid an eviction. #6103EN Read More
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Public housing (3)
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Evictions from Public Housing (Housing Owned by a Housing Authority)
If you live in a Public Housing Project, your landlord is a Housing Authority. The eviction process from Public Housing is a little different from the process for tenants with private landlords. Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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Public Housing Grievance Procedure
As a public housing tenant, you have the right to appeal many decisions or actions taken by the Housing Authority through its administrative Public Housing Grievance Procedure. Every Housing Authority is required by federal law to adopt a written public housing grievance procedure. A copy of the agency's grievance procedure should be posted in their office and available upon request. #6105EN Read More
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Video - Help for Domestic Violence Victims Living in Federally Subsidized or Public Housing
Watch this video to learn your rights under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) if you live in federally subsidized housing or have a Section 8 voucher. This video covers federal laws, so the information is true no matter what state you live in. Read More
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Rural rental multifamily housing (2)
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Section 515 Rural Rental Housing Evictions
If you are a tenant in an apartment complex financed by the Rural Housing Service (RHS) (formerly the Farmers Home Administration or FHA), you have greater protection against evictions than some other tenants. You may also be paying less than market rent for your apartment. If your landlord evicts you from this housing, you may lose your federal housing assistance. This publication briefly describes what you can do to avoid an eviction. #6120EN Read More
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Section 515 Rural Rental Housing Tenant Grievance and Appeals Procedure
6119EN - As a tenant living in an apartment complex financed by the Rural Housing Service (formerly the Farmers Home Administration), you have the right to appeal many decisions you disagree with that are made by your landlord through the agency's tenant grievance and appeals procedure. Read More
Videos (1)
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Video - Help for Domestic Violence Victims Living in Federally Subsidized or Public Housing
Watch this video to learn your rights under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) if you live in federally subsidized housing or have a Section 8 voucher. This video covers federal laws, so the information is true no matter what state you live in. Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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