Property Management
A Washington residential property manager changes a tenant's lock after the tenant allegedly violated the lease. Without a court order, this is:
APermissible if the violation is severe
BAn illegal self-help eviction that violates RCW 59.18 and may result in penalties✓ Correct
CPermissible with 24 hours written notice
DAllowed during the first 30 days of tenancy
Explanation
Self-help eviction methods — including changing locks, removing belongings, or shutting off utilities — are illegal under Washington's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18).
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