[WSBARP] Abandoned Personal Property

[Catherine Clark]

All:

I'm involved in a CIR case (as co-counsel).  My client filed an unlawful detainer on a residential dwelling.  Former boyfriend filed a CIR claim asserting ownership over the residential dwelling.

It has been a nasty fight.  Former boyfriend has been evicted by court.  A writ of restitution has been issued.   There is no CIR.

As these things go, he left a pile of "personal property."  It is worth less than $250.

I'm looking at RCW 59.18.310 which talks about abandonment of tenancy and what to do with any personal property left behind.   My sense it that we proceed under this statute but am confirming given the use of the term "abandonment."  He wanted to stay and was evicted.  So he didn't abandon.

Given how this case has proceeded, I'd like to confirm with the hive mind as he is likely to attempt to take advantage of any technical issue.

Thanks.

Catherine "Cat" Clark
Law Office of Catherine C. Clark PLLC
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