[WSBARP] Question about squatters in Unlawful Detainer

[Christopher Thayer]

See 59.12.030(6)

http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=59.12.030

Christopher L. Thayer
Managing Partner
PIVOTAL LAW GROUP, PLLC
www.PivotalLawGroup.com<http://www.pivotallawgroup.com/>
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Seattle, WA 98101
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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Scott Hildebrand
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2017 4:27 PM
To: 'WSBA Real Property Listserv' <wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBARP] Question about squatters in Unlawful Detainer

All-
I have a client who has squatters in a house and I am doing an unlawful detainer. Apparently, he allowed some people to live there and they were allowed to stay so long as they fixed things around the house. That arrangement expired and now a new group of people are there- my client has no idea who they are but wants them out.
I think I can file an unlawful detainer to get them out, but we need to start the process with some kind of notice- I presume a 3 day is the proper beginning, although I am wondering if we should serve a 20 day simultaneously just to cover the bases in the event a 3 day is not proper. Also, who do I sue and serve? John and Jane Does? What if no one at the door will accept service? I suppose I can petition for alternate service since the goal here is to get the premises back and I am seeking no money judgment...

Any advice would be appreciated!

Best,
Scott Hildebrand
Attorney at Law
206-605-8874






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