Re: Summons and complaint - Landlord Forum thread 340090

Re: Summons and complaint by Anonymous on October 20, 2015 @23:03

I found the forms by doing search bar Unlawful Detainer Summons for eviction. Came up under State site showing RCW 59.18.365. Form is at bottom of the rule. Same for Sworn Statement Form...RCW 59.18.375
Be sure to print it out big enough, according to rule. One place says can save Service $ by serving both at once, but I think MAYBE have to get a date set for the response form, or maybe just pick a date that has enough time elapsed...not sure yet. MUST wait enough time after serving the 3 day notice, etc. Both forms MUST use same date, if serving together. If serve them separately, it seems o involve an extra "waiting period". Looks to me like just serving the summons might be enough to get them to leave, as not yet officially filed, so it encourages them to NOT yet have it on their record, and may go, just to avoid the possibility of the record. Summons appears to let them know that you're REALLY serious. I'm not exactly sure about exact rules of when to file with court, etc, to get a date set, as haven't digested all the info yet. Hopefully the tenant will leave before that point, so can digest some peaceful sleep.

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