Washington Eviction Rules
Official notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations for this state.
Notice Requirements
Nonpayment of Rent
14 days
Lease Violation
10 days (3 days for waste, nuisance, or unlawful activity)
When can the landlord file?
Landlord may file after the notice period expires without cure or payment.
Tenant answer deadline
7
Hearing timeline
Typically 2–4 weeks after filing, depending on court backlog.
Lockout / physical eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the writ of restitution after a court judgment.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
14 days
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
10 days (3 days for waste, nuisance, or unlawful activity)
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file after the notice period expires without cure or payment.
Tenant Answer Deadline
7
Hearing Timeline
Typically 2–4 weeks after filing, depending on court backlog.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the writ of restitution after a court judgment.
Legal Citations
- Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.030
- Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.650