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I have felony criminal records. Can I vacate my non-violent Class B or C felony conviction or record?
Use this packet to vacate records of certain non-violent felony convictions in Washington State. State Patrol will remove a “vacated” conviction from your public criminal history record. This gives you some protection in some background checks. #9910EN
My Landlord Just Gave Me a 10-Day Notice to Comply or Vacate
If you rent the place where you live and you got a 10-Day Notice to Comply or Vacate from your landlord, learn what that is and what you should do about it. #6354EN
Get misdemeanor convictions off your criminal record
Washington's New Hope Act makes it easier to vacate more types of criminal convictions. The law was updated again in 2024. Now you don't have to wait 3 years after you pay off your Legal Financial Obligations (or "LFOs") to vacate your convictions. #8705EN
My landlord just gave me a 14-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate
If you rent the place where you live and you got a 14-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate from your landlord, learn what that is and what you should do about it. #6353EN
How to clear (vacate) your drug possession conviction after State v. Blake
State v. Blake is a 2021 Washington State Supreme Court decision that says the state’s drug possession law is unconstitutional. If you were convicted of drug possession on or before February 25, 2021, you can get those convictions cleared (“vacated”) and removed from your criminal record. You may also get a refund of the legal financial obligations (LFOs) you paid on your drug possession case/s. The law the court found unconstitutional is “Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance” or “VUCSA – possession” (RCW 69.50.4013 and earlier versions of that law). Packets #8720EN and #8721EN
Free lawyers for renters in Washington State
Renters who have a low income in Washington State may be appointed a free lawyer before a court can proceed with an eviction lawsuit. Read this to find out who is eligible, and how to find a free lawyer. #6347EN
I am a Tenant Living in a Foreclosed Property. What are My Rights?
If the place you are renting to live in has been foreclosed on, read this to learn your rights. #6122EN
My landlord just gave me a 60-Day Notice
Why did your landlord give you this notice? Is it legal? What should you do now? Read this to learn more. #6357EN
My landlord just gave me a 30-Day Notice
Why did your landlord give you this notice? Is it legal? What should you do now? Read this to learn more. #6358EN
Unauthorized occupants: Can I get in trouble for letting someone live in my rental?
If you rent the place where you live in Washington state, read this to learn about how to add someone to your lease and how to avoid problems with your landlord. #6380EN
My landlord threatened to evict me
If you rent the place where you live and your landlord just threatened to evict you, read this to learn what to do. #6349EN
Landlords must give a “good” reason to end certain tenancies
Learn more about how landlords can now evict or refuse to renew a rental agreement for specific reasons only. #6345EN
My landlord gave me a 90-Day Notice
Why did your landlord give you this notice? Is it legal? What should you do now? Read this to learn more. #6356EN
Tenants’ rights: The place I’m living in has been condemned
Find out your options if your landlord has been notified that your rental home will be condemned or will be unlawful to occupy. #6384EN
2022 Changes to Washington State’s laws affecting tenants
Two new laws affecting tenants in Washington State went into effect in June, 2022. Landlords cannot require tenants to pay electronically (they must accept checks and money orders for rent). Also, landlords may offer tenants the option to pay a monthly fee instead of a security deposit before moving in. #6317EN
My landlord gave me a 120-Day Notice
Why did your landlord give you this notice? Is it legal? What should you do now? Read this to learn more. #6359EN