Property Management

Under Washington's unlawful detainer statutes, a landlord who begins eviction proceedings must first provide the tenant with a:

A60-day notice to vacate
B14-day pay or vacate notice for nonpayment of rent✓ Correct
CCourt summons without prior notice
DNotice only to the county sheriff

Explanation

For nonpayment of rent, Washington landlords must serve a 14-day pay or vacate notice before filing an unlawful detainer action. The notice gives the tenant the opportunity to pay the overdue rent and avoid eviction.

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