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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hoping someone can shed light on the interplay between <a href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=59.18.650">RCW 59.18.650(2)(f)</a> & <a href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=59.18.200">59.18.200(2)(c)(1</a>) in a month-to-month agreement context.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The electrical needs to be re-done.  <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Can a 120-day notice be given, as long as it lines up with the end of the monthly term?  The statute specifies “<i>before the tenancy ends</i>” but this is a month-to-month, so . .  . ?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks in advance,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#002060'>Julie Nichols<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#002060'>Whitehouse & Nichols, LLP<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#002060'>Attorneys at Law<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#002060'>P.O. Box 1273<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#002060'>601 W. Railroad Ave, Suite 300 (physical only-no mail)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#002060'>Shelton, WA  98584<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#002060'>360.426.5885<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Kaitlyn Jackson<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, September 15, 2022 1:09 AM<br><b>To:</b> WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBARP] Amending UDA Complaint<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black'>RCW <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=59.12.150"><span style='color:#2B674D'>59.12.150</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></h3></div><div><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black'>Amendment to conform to proof.<o:p></o:p></span></h3></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><div><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black'>RCW 59.12.160 <o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing:border-box'><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black'>Amendments.<o:p></o:p></span></h3></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 11:42 AM <<a href="mailto:Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com">Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Prior counsel filed a UDA, in 2021 using, first, a three-day notice to pay rent or vacate, then a ten-day notice.  The proceeding was delayed, not because of the notices, but because the State had yet to fund the court appointed attorneys for indigent tenants.  Subsequently, prior to my involvement, in the probate for the landlord, the personal representative, in 2022, served the 14 day notice to pay or vacate with the required ERPP notices and served the Dispute Resolution Center.  Subsequently, we received the Dispute Resolution Certificate.  Question, can I amend the prior pleadings, rather than start a new UDA?  Its interesting to note, the Tenant did not respond to the initial complaint.  An alleged caregiver did respond asserting the right to stay on the property.  The caregiver, I guess, would fall under the “any other occupant” part of the complaint, so any amendment would require a notice and hearing.   Any thoughts?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Jeff <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>W. Jeff Davis</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>BELL & DAVIS PLLC</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Attorneys at Law</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'><br>P.O. Box 510</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>720 E. Washington Street, Suite 105<br>Sequim WA 98382<br>Phone: (360) 683.1129 <br>Fax: (360) 683.1258 <br>email: </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:jeff@bellanddavispllc.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0563C1'>jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</span></a><span style='color:black'><br></span></span><a href="http://www.bellanddavispllc.com/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>www.bellanddavispllc.com</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'><br> <br>The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail message in error, please e-mail the sender at </span><a href="mailto:info@bellanddavispllc.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>info@bellanddavispllc.com</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>  or call 360.683.1129.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>***Disclaimer: Please note that RPPT listserv participation is not restricted to practicing attorneys and may include non-practicing attorneys, law students, professionals working in related fields, and others.***<br><br>_______________________________________________<br>WSBARP mailing list<br><a href="mailto:WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com" target="_blank">WSBARP@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><br><a href="http://mailman.fsr.com/mailman/listinfo/wsbarp" target="_blank">http://mailman.fsr.com/mailman/listinfo/wsbarp</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal><br clear=all><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>-- <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#44546A'>Thank you,</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;background:white;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#44546A'>Kaitlyn R. Jackson, Senior Associate Attorney</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sa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