Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 59.12 RCW
FORCIBLE ENTRY AND FORCIBLE AND UNLAWFUL DETAINER
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Sections
59.12.010Forcible entry defined.
59.12.020Forcible detainer defined.
59.12.030Unlawful detainer defined.
59.12.032Unlawful detainer action—Compliance with RCW 61.24.040 and 61.24.060.
59.12.035Holding over on agricultural land, effect of.
59.12.040Service of notice—Proof of service.
59.12.050Jurisdiction of proceedings.
59.12.060Parties defendant.
59.12.070Complaint—Summons.
59.12.080Summons—Contents—Service.
59.12.085Alternative service of summons—Limitation on jurisdiction.
59.12.090Writ of restitution—Bond.
59.12.100Service of writ—Bond to stay writ.
59.12.110Modification of bond.
59.12.120Judgment by default.
59.12.121Pleading by defendant.
59.12.130Jury—Actions given preference.
59.12.140Proof in forcible entry and detainer.
59.12.150Amendment to conform to proof.
59.12.160Amendments.
59.12.170Judgment—Execution.
59.12.180Rules of practice.
59.12.190Relief against forfeiture.
59.12.200Appellate review—Stay bond.
59.12.210Effect of stay bond.
59.12.220Writ of restitution suspended pending appeal.
59.12.230Forcible entry and detainer—Penalty.
NOTES:
Joint tenancies: Chapter 64.28 RCW.
Tenant's violation of duty under landlord-tenant act grounds for unlawful detainer action: RCW 59.18.180.