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WA Rev Code § 59.12.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.060 - Parties defendant.

RCW 59.12.060 Parties defendant.No person other than the tenant of the premises, and subtenant, if there be one, in the actual occupation of the premises when the complaint is filed, need be made parties defendant in any proceeding under this chapter, nor shall any proceeding abate, nor the plaintiff be nonsuited, for the nonjoinder of any person who might have been made party defendant; but when it appears that any of the parties served with process, or appearing in the proceeding, are guilty of the offense charged, judgment must be rendered against him or her. In case a person has become a subtenant of the premises in controversy after the service of any notice in this chapter provided for, the fact that such notice was not served on such subtenant shall constitute no defense to the action. All persons who enter the premises under the tenant, after the commencement of the action hereunder, shall be bound by the judgment the same as if they had been made parties to the action.[ 2010 c 8 § 19008; 1891 c 96 § 7; RRS § 816. Prior: 1890 p 75 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 59.12.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.070 - Complaint—Summons.

RCW 59.12.070 Complaint—Summons.The plaintiff in his or her complaint, which shall be in writing, must set forth the facts on which he or she seeks to recover, and describe the premises with reasonable certainty, and may set forth therein any circumstances of fraud, force or violence, which may have accompanied the forcible entry or forcible or unlawful detainer, and claim damages therefor, or compensation for the occupation of the premises, or both; in case the unlawful detainer charged be after default in the payment of rent, the complaint must state the amount of such rent. A summons must be issued as in other cases, returnable at a day designated therein, which shall not be less than seven nor more than thirty days from the date of service, except in cases where the publication of summons is necessary, in which case the court or judge thereof may order that the summons be made returnable at such time as may be deemed proper, and the summons shall specify the return day so fixed.[ 2005 c 130 § 1; 1927 c 123 § 1; 1891 c 96 § 8; RRS § 817. Prior: 1890 p 75 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 59.12.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.080 - Summons—Contents—Service.

RCW 59.12.080 Summons—Contents—Service.The summons must state the names of the parties to the proceeding, the court in which the same is brought, the nature of the action, in concise terms, and the relief sought, and also the return day; and must notify the defendant to appear and answer within the time designated or that the relief sought will be taken against him or her. The summons must be directed to the defendant, and in case of summons by publication, be served at least five days before the return day designated therein. The summons must be served and returned in the same manner as summons in other actions is served and returned.[ 2010 c 8 § 19009; 1927 c 123 § 2; 1891 c 96 § 9; RRS § 818. Prior: 1890 p 76 § 8.]NOTES:Summons, generally: RCW 4.28.080 through 4.28.110.
WA Rev Code § 59.12.085 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.085 - Alternative service of summons—Limitation on jurisdiction.

RCW 59.12.085 Alternative service of summons—Limitation on jurisdiction.(1) When the plaintiff, after the exercise of due diligence, is unable to personally serve the summons on the defendant or defendants, the court may authorize the alternative means of service described in this section.(2) Upon filing of an affidavit from the person or persons attempting service describing those attempts, and the filing of an affidavit from the plaintiff, plaintiff's agent, or plaintiff's attorney stating the belief that the defendant or defendants cannot be found, the court may enter an order authorizing service of the summons as follows:(a) The summons and complaint must be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises unlawfully held not less than nine days from the return date stated in the summons; and(b) Copies of the summons and complaint must be deposited in the mail, postage prepaid, by both regular mail and certified mail directed to the defendant or defendants' last known address not less than nine days from the return date stated in the summons.(3) When service on the defendant or defendants is accomplished by this alternative procedure, the court's jurisdiction is limited to restoring possession of the premises to the plaintiff and no money judgment may be entered against the defendant or defendants until jurisdiction over the defendant or defendants is obtained.[ 2014 c 3 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 59.12.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.090 - Writ of restitution—Bond.

RCW 59.12.090 Writ of restitution—Bond.The plaintiff at the time of commencing an action of forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer, or at any time afterwards, may apply to the judge of the court in which the action is pending for a writ of restitution restoring to the plaintiff the property in the complaint described, and the judge shall order a writ of restitution to issue. The writ shall be issued by the clerk of the superior court in which the action is pending, and be returnable in twenty days after its date; but before any writ shall issue prior to judgment the plaintiff shall execute to the defendant and file in court a bond in such sum as the court or judge may order, with sufficient surety to be approved by the clerk, conditioned that the plaintiff will prosecute his or her action without delay, and will pay all costs that may be adjudged to the defendant, and all damages which he or she may sustain by reason of the writ of restitution having been issued, should the same be wrongfully sued out.[ 2010 c 8 § 19010; 1927 c 123 § 3; 1891 c 96 § 10; RRS § 819. Prior: 1890 p 77 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 59.12.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.100 - Service of writ—Bond to stay writ.

RCW 59.12.100 Service of writ—Bond to stay writ.The sheriff shall, upon receiving the writ of restitution, forthwith serve a copy thereof upon the defendant, his or her agent or attorney, or a person in possession of the premises, and shall not execute the same for three days thereafter, nor until after the defendant has been served with summons in the action as hereinabove provided, and the defendant, or person in possession of the premises within three days after the service of the writ of restitution may execute to the plaintiff a bond to be filed with and approved by the clerk of the court in such sum as may be fixed by the judge, with sufficient surety to be approved by the clerk of said court, conditioned that he or she will pay to the plaintiff such sum as the plaintiff may recover for the use and occupation of the said premises, or any rent found due, together with all damages the plaintiff may sustain by reason of the defendant occupying or keeping possession of said premises, and also all the costs of the action. The plaintiff, his or her agent or attorneys, shall have notice of the time and place where the court or judge thereof shall fix the amount of the defendant's bond, and shall have notice and a reasonable opportunity to examine into the qualification and sufficiency of the sureties upon said bond before said bond shall be approved by the clerk. The writ may be served by the sheriff, in the event he or she shall be unable to find the defendant, an agent or attorney, or a person in possession of the premises, by affixing a copy of said writ in a conspicuous place upon the premises.[ 2010 c 8 § 19011; 1927 c 123 § 4; 1905 c 86 § 3; 1891 c 96 § 11; RRS § 820. Prior: 1890 p 77 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 59.12.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.110 - Modification of bond.

RCW 59.12.110 Modification of bond.The plaintiff or defendant at any time, upon two days' notice to the adverse party, may apply to the court or any judge thereof for an order raising or lowering the amount of any bond in this chapter provided for. Either party may, upon like notice, apply to the court or any judge thereof for an order requiring additional or other surety or sureties upon any such bond. Upon the hearing or any application made under the provisions of this section evidence may be given. The judge after hearing any such application shall make such an order as shall be just in the premises. The bondspersons may be required to be present at such hearing if so required in the notice thereof, and shall answer under oath all questions that may be asked them touching their qualifications as bondspersons, and in the event the bondspersons shall fail or refuse to appear at such hearing and so answer such questions the bond shall be stricken. In the event the court shall order a new or additional bond to be furnished by defendant, and the same shall not be given within twenty-four hours, the court shall order the sheriff to forthwith execute the writ. In the event the defendant shall file a second or additional bond and it shall also be found insufficient after hearing, as above provided, the right to retain the premises by bond shall be lost and the sheriff shall forthwith put the plaintiff in possession of the premises.[ 2007 c 218 § 77; 1905 c 86 § 4; 1891 c 96 § 12; RRS § 821. Prior: 1890 p 78 § 11.]NOTES:Intent—Finding—2007 c 218: See note following RCW 41.08.020.
WA Rev Code § 59.12.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.120 - Judgment by default.

RCW 59.12.120 Judgment by default.If on the date appointed in the summons the defendant does not appear or answer, the court shall render judgment in favor of the plaintiff as prayed for in the complaint.[ 1989 c 342 § 2; 1891 c 96 § 13; RRS § 822. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1891 c 96 § 14 now codified as RCW 59.12.121.]NOTES:Effective date—1989 c 342: See RCW 59.18.911.
WA Rev Code § 59.12.121 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.121 - Pleading by defendant.

RCW 59.12.121 Pleading by defendant.On or before the day fixed for his or her appearance the defendant may appear and answer or demur.[ 2010 c 8 § 19012; 1891 c 96 § 14; RRS § 823. Formerly RCW 59.12.120, part.]
WA Rev Code § 59.12.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.130 - Jury—Actions given preference.

RCW 59.12.130 Jury—Actions given preference.Whenever an issue of fact is presented by the pleadings it must be tried by a jury, unless such a jury be waived as in other cases. The jury shall be formed in the same manner as other trial juries in the court in which the action is pending; and in all cases actions under this chapter shall take precedence of all other civil actions.[ 1891 c 96 § 15; RRS § 824. Prior: 1890 p 79 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 59.12.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.140 - Proof in forcible entry and detainer.

RCW 59.12.140 Proof in forcible entry and detainer.On the trial of any proceeding for any forcible entry or forcible detainer the plaintiff shall only be required to show, in addition to a forcible entry complained of, that he or she was peaceably in the actual possession at the time of the forcible entry; or, in addition to a forcible detainer complained of, that he or she was entitled to the possession at the time of the forcible detainer.[ 2010 c 8 § 19013; 1891 c 96 § 16; RRS § 825. Prior: 1890 p 79 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 59.12.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.150 - Amendment to conform to proof.

RCW 59.12.150 Amendment to conform to proof.When upon the trial of any proceeding under this chapter it appears from the evidence that the defendant has been guilty of either a forcible entry or a forcible or unlawful detainer, in respect of the premises described in the complaint, and other than the offense charged in the complaint, the judge must order that such complaint be forthwith amended to conform to such proofs; such amendment must be made without any imposition of terms. No continuance shall be permitted on account of such amendment unless the defendant shows to the satisfaction of the court good cause therefor.[ 1891 c 96 § 17; RRS § 826. Prior: 1890 p 79 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 59.12.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.160 - Amendments.

RCW 59.12.160 Amendments.Amendments may be allowed by the court at any time before final judgment, upon such terms as to the court may appear just, in the same cases and manner and to the same extent as in civil actions.[ 1891 c 96 § 19; RRS § 828. Prior: 1890 p 80 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 59.12.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.170 - Judgment—Execution.

RCW 59.12.170 Judgment—Execution.If upon the trial the verdict of the jury or, if the case be tried without a jury, the finding of the court be in favor of the plaintiff and against the defendant, judgment shall be entered for the restitution of the premises; and if the proceeding be for unlawful detainer after neglect or failure to perform any condition or covenant of a lease or agreement under which the property is held, or after default in the payment of rent, the judgment shall also declare the forfeiture of the lease, agreement, or tenancy. The jury, or the court, if the proceedings be tried without a jury, shall also assess the damages occasioned to the plaintiff by any forcible entry, or by any forcible or unlawful detainer, alleged in the complaint and proved on the trial, and, if the alleged unlawful detainer be after default in the payment of rent, find the amount of any rent due, and the judgment shall be rendered against the defendant guilty of the forcible entry, forcible detainer, or unlawful detainer for twice the amount of damages thus assessed and of the rent, if any, found due. When the proceeding is for an unlawful detainer after default in the payment of rent, and the lease or agreement under which the rent is payable has not by its terms expired, execution upon the judgment shall not be issued until the expiration of five days after the entry of the judgment, within which time the tenant or any subtenant, or any mortgagee of the term, or other party interested in its continuance, may pay into court for the landlord the amount of the judgment and costs, and thereupon the judgment shall be satisfied and the tenant restored to his or her estate; but if payment, as herein provided, be not made within five days the judgment may be enforced for its full amount and for the possession of the premises. In all other cases the judgment may be enforced immediately. If writ of restitution shall have been executed prior to judgment no further writ or execution for the premises shall be required.[ 2010 c 8 § 19014; 1891 c 96 § 18; RRS § 827. Prior: 1890 p 80 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 59.12.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.180 - Rules of practice.

RCW 59.12.180 Rules of practice.Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the provisions of the laws of this state with reference to practice in civil actions are applicable to, and constitute the rules of practice in the proceedings mentioned in this chapter; and the provisions of such laws relative to new trials and appeals, except so far as they are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, shall be held to apply to the proceedings mentioned in this chapter.[ 1891 c 96 § 20; RRS § 829. Prior: 1890 p 80 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 59.12.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.190 - Relief against forfeiture.

RCW 59.12.190 Relief against forfeiture.The court may relieve a tenant against a forfeiture of a lease and restore him or her to his or her former estate, as in other cases provided by law, where application for such relief is made within thirty days after the forfeiture is declared by the judgment of the court, as provided in this chapter. The application may be made by a tenant or subtenant, or a mortgagee of the term, or any person interested in the continuance of the term. It must be made upon petition, setting forth the facts upon which the relief is sought, and be verified by the applicant. Notice of the application, with a copy of the petition, must be served on the plaintiff in the judgment, who may appear and contest the application. In no case shall the application be granted except on condition that full payment of rent due, or full performance of conditions of covenants stipulated, so far as the same is practicable, be first made.[ 2010 c 8 § 19015; 1891 c 96 § 21; RRS § 830. Prior: 1890 p 80 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 59.12.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.200 - Appellate review—Stay bond.

RCW 59.12.200 Appellate review—Stay bond.A party aggrieved by the judgment may seek appellate review of the judgment as in other civil actions: PROVIDED, That if the defendant appealing desires a stay of proceedings pending review, the defendant shall execute and file a bond, with two or more sufficient sureties to be approved by the judge, conditioned to abide the order of the court, and to pay all rents and other damages justly accruing to the plaintiff during the pendency of the proceeding.[ 1988 c 202 § 55; 1971 c 81 § 128; 1891 c 96 § 22; RRS § 831. Prior: 1890 p 80 § 23.]NOTES:Severability—1988 c 202: See note following RCW 2.24.050.
WA Rev Code § 59.12.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.210 - Effect of stay bond.

RCW 59.12.210 Effect of stay bond.When the defendant shall appeal, and shall file a bond as provided in RCW 59.12.200, all further proceedings in the case shall be stayed until the determination of said appeal and the same has been remanded to the superior court for further proceedings therein.[ 1891 c 96 § 23; RRS § 832. Prior: 1890 p 80 § 24.]
WA Rev Code § 59.12.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.220 - Writ of restitution suspended pending appeal.

RCW 59.12.220 Writ of restitution suspended pending appeal.If a writ of restitution has been issued previous to the taking of an appeal by the defendant, and said defendant shall execute and file a bond as provided in this chapter, the clerk of the court, under the direction of the judge, shall forthwith give the appellant a certificate of the allowance of such appeal; and upon the service of such certificate upon the officer having such writ of restitution the said officer shall forthwith cease all further proceedings by virtue of such writ; and if such writ has been completely executed the defendant shall be restored to the possession of the premises, and shall remain in possession thereof until the appeal is determined.[ 1891 c 96 § 24; RRS § 833. Prior: 1890 p 81 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 59.12.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.|59.12.230 - Forcible entry and detainer—Penalty.

RCW 59.12.230 Forcible entry and detainer—Penalty.Every person who shall unlawfully use, or encourage or assist another in unlawfully using, any force or violence in entering upon or detaining any lands or other possessions of another; and every person who, having removed or been removed therefrom pursuant to the order or direction of any court, tribunal or officer, shall afterwards return to settle or reside unlawfully upon, or take possession of, such lands or possessions, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.[ 1909 c 249 § 306; RRS § 2558. Prior: Code 1881 § 858; 1873 p 195 § 66; 1854 p 86 § 60.]
WA Rev Code § 59.16.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.16 - Unlawful Entry and Detainer.|59.16.010 - Unlawful detainer defined.

RCW 59.16.010 Unlawful detainer defined.That any person who shall, without the permission of the owner and without having any color of title thereto, enter upon the lands of another, and shall refuse to remove therefrom after three days' notice, shall be deemed guilty of unlawful detainer and may be removed from such lands.[ 1891 c 115 § 1; RRS § 834.]NOTES:Unlawful detainer defined: RCW 59.12.030.
WA Rev Code § 59.16.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.16 - Unlawful Entry and Detainer.|59.16.020 - Pleadings, requirements.

RCW 59.16.020 Pleadings, requirements.The complaint in all cases under the provisions of this chapter shall be upon oath, and there shall be embodied therein or amended thereto an abstract of the plaintiff's title, and the defendant shall, in his or her answer, state whether he or she makes any claim of title to the lands described in the complaint, and if he or she makes no claim to the legal title but does claim a right to the possession of such lands, he or she shall state upon what grounds he or she claims a right to such possession.[ 2010 c 8 § 19016; 1891 c 115 § 2; RRS § 835.]
WA Rev Code § 59.16.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.16 - Unlawful Entry and Detainer.|59.16.030 - Issues—Trial.

RCW 59.16.030 Issues—Trial.It shall not be necessary for the plaintiff, in proceedings under this chapter, to allege or prove that the said lands were, at any time, actually occupied prior to the defendant's entry thereupon, but it shall be sufficient to allege that he or she is the legal owner and entitled to the immediate possession thereof: PROVIDED, That if the defendant shall, by his or her answer, deny such ownership and shall state facts showing that he or she has a lawful claim to the possession thereof, the cause shall thereupon be entered for trial upon the docket of the court in all respects as if the action were brought under the provisions of *chapter XLVI of the code of eighteen hundred and eighty-one.[ 2010 c 8 § 19017; 1891 c 115 § 3; RRS § 836.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: "chapter XLVI of the code of eighteen hundred and eighty-one" is codified as RCW 7.28.010, 7.28.110 through 7.28.150, and 7.28.190 through 7.28.270.