[WSBAPT] Removal of squatters

[Gwendolyn Cornwell]

Ken,

As one person had permission to move in, I would treat it like a tenant that allowed unauthorized persons to move in rather than as trespassers.  This would be addressed with a 20-day notice to vacate pursuant to RCW 59.18.650(2)(i) if they share the dwelling with the elderly man.  If they do not vacate, it would be followed by a complaint for unlawful detainer and a motion for order to show cause.

You do need to make sure the 20-day notice includes the right to an attorney and information regarding programs that may help pay for the attorney.  Because it is not a 14-notice for failure to pay rent, you do not need to include the new ERPP notice.

Gwendolyn Cornwell
Attorney

Gourley Law Group
The Exchange Connection
Snohomish Escrow
P.O. Box 1091
Snohomish, WA 98291
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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Ken Luce
Sent: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 11:04 AM
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Subject: [WSBAPT] Removal of squatters

An elderly man allowed a person to stay in his house and and others soon followed and there are 6 living with him at this time no rent has ever been paid he would like to get them out Yet. Any suggestions on the process that we need to follow or are they trespassers?

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