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NOTICE:
This kit is for standard landlord tenant evictions in King County. While
eviction law generally applies state-wide, cities within King County can
have their own rules and procedures. Be sure to check the court
procedures for the city in which your property resides.
ATTENTION: If you would like to use this packet to evict a person who
has not been expected to pay rent, please contact the King County Law
Library to determine whether this is the appropriate packet for your
situation. services@kcll.org
Updated 12/16/2022
King County Eviction Kit 2023
Contents
General Instructions
King County Superior Court Standing Order for ERPP
Repayment Plan Proposal
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate (General)
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate (Seattle)
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate (Burien)
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate (Kenmore)
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate (Federal Way)
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate (Kirkland)
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate (Unincorporated King County)
Ten Day Notice to Comply or Vacate (General)
Ten Day Notice to Comply or Vacate (Seattle)
Ten Day Notice to Comply or Vacate (Federal Way)
Notice to Terminate Periodic Tenancy (General)
Notice to Terminate Periodic Tenancy (Seattle)
Notice to Terminate Periodic Tenancy (Federal Way)
Declaration of Service (For Notices)
Eviction Summons (For SEATTLE Courthouse)
Eviction Summons (For KENT Courthouse)
Eviction Complaint
Declaration of Service (For Pleadings)
Declaration of Due Diligence
Plaintiff’s declaration in support of Alternative Service
Declaration of Service by Posting and Mailing
Motion for Default and Order Issuing Writ of Restitution
Declaration in Support of Plaintiff’s Motion for Default
Motion for Order to Show Cause
Order to Show Cause
Declaration of Mailing
Finding of Fact and Conclusions of Law; Judgment
Order to clerk to issue writ of restitution
Plaintiff’s Certificate of Compliance
Request for Storage of Personal Property
Writ of Restitution
Notice of Default for Rent and-or Payment Plan Ordered by the Court
Declaration of Service (For Notice of Default for Rent))
Declaration in Support of Motion to Lift Stay
Motion to Lift Stay on Writ of Restitution
Order to Lift Stay on Writ of Restitution
Sheriff’s Mandatory Eviction Data Form [King Co. Sheriff form]
General Instructions
You may use the documents in this kit for personal use but may not reproduce or distribute
this material for any other purpose. All forms and instructions are subject to copyright except
for those forms mandated by law or published by the courts or the sheriff.
Use of the kit does not create an attorney-client relationship. The King County Law Library
is not a law firm and cannot give legal advice. RCW 2.48.180.
This kit is based in part on the laws of King County local jurisdictions and may not be
appropriate for other areas. Choice and use of forms affects your rights. The information
provided is general in nature. Consult with an attorney if you are uncertain or have questions.
Landlords must comply with all applicable laws—state, local, and federal. Landlord-tenant
law continues to rapidly evolve. Any summary of law cannot cover all nuances. New laws at the
federal, state, and local levels have made sweeping changes. Laws continue to change and court
decisions continue to shape the interpretation of existing statutes and regulations. The information
in this kit is general in nature and not a substitute for legal advice.
General Considerations
A landlord must comply with the King County Standing Order. A copy of the order is
included in this kit.
All hearings are currently conducted by Zoom. See https://kingcounty.gov/courts/superior-
court/ex-parte-probate.aspx.
Corporations and LLCs must be represented by an attorney.
Proof of Non-Military status is required if a tenant fails to appear in the action. This can be
checked online at https://scra.dmdc.osd.mil/scra/#/home
The court encourages e-filing. See https://kingcounty.gov/courts/clerk/documents/file.aspx
Social distancing rules are subject to change. Check the King County Superior Court
website for up-to-date information. See https://kingcounty.gov/courts/superior-court.aspx
Seattle, Burien, Auburn, Federal Way, Renton and other local jurisdictions require landlords
to register rental properties and/or obtain a business license.
Some local jurisdictions require additional resources documents be served with any
unlawful detainer notices. This currently includes Auburn and Burien. Check the current
law for the rental property location.
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See the King County Sheriff website for information about evictions. See
https://kingcounty.gov/depts/sheriff/services/evictions.aspx
The federal CARES Act requires at least 30 days’ notice to evict tenants from covered
properties. Covered properties include rentals with Section 8 tenants or a federally backed
mortgage (FHA, Fannie Mae, or Freddie Mac loans). For properties covered by the CARES
Act you must change all references in the Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate from 14 days to 30
days. Some courts also apply this rule to other types of notices such as a 10-day Notice to
Comply or Vacate.
Section 8 tenants are covered by the Violence Against Women Act. Landlords must serve
the (1) Notice of Occupancy Rights under VAWA, and (2) VAWA certification form with
any eviction notice. These are available on the HUD website.
See https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/administration/hudclips/forms/hud5a .
Just Cause Eviction State-Wide
Washington now has a state-wide just cause eviction law. It is no longer possible to end a month-
to-month tenancy with just a 20-day notice (unless you also live in the same dwelling). A complete
summary of the state-wide just cause eviction law is beyond the scope of these instructions, but
some of the key points are covered below.
All Washington leases will go month-to-month after the end of the term if not renewed or not
terminated under limited circumstances and with the landlord strictly following termination
procedures.
If a lease has an automatic month-to-month provision, the owner can terminate the tenancy
 at the end of the initial period
 if the tenancy term was six to twelve months.
If the lease does not have an automatic month-to-month provision the owner can terminate the
tenancy
 if the term was at least twelve months (whether or not the initial term), or
 the parties have continuously entered into an uninterrupted succession of rental
agreements of at least six months each.
Termination under either scenario requires at least 60 days’ written notice prior to the end of the
lease term served in compliance with RCW 59.12.040 (the same service requirements applicable
to a notice to pay rent or vacate, etc.). The 60-day termination is not available if the tenancy has
ever been periodic (month-to-month).

All other tenancies require just cause to terminate. (Note that local laws may prohibit eviction or
impose additional requirements, even if eviction is allowed under state law.)
New State-Wide Just Cause Eviction Law:

 Nonpayment of rent (Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate) is just cause to evict. Eviction for
nonpayment requires serving a statutory repayment plan, notice to pay rent or vacate, and
compliance with the ERPP process. Statute-compliant repayment plans must be offered
for rent that accrued between March 1, 2020 and six months following the expiration of
the eviction moratorium or the end of the public health emergency, whichever is greater.
 Material breach other than nonpayment (Notice to Comply or Vacate) generally requires
a ten-day notice to comply or vacate. Insert a specific date as a deadline for compliance.
The date should be more than 10 days from the date of service of the notice (to account
for the time required for service).
 Waste/nuisance cases are always heavily fact specific. We discourage pursuing
waste/nuisance evictions without the assistance of an attorney.
For the causes below the termination date must be the last day of the lease term or the last
day of a rental period (not 90 or another number of days from the date of service)
 The owner or immediate family member wishes to reside in the property (90 days’
notice).
 The owner elects to sell a single-family residence (90 days’ notice). Note that under case
law this is an intent to sell in the future, not an accepted offer with a pending closing date.
 A landlord who shares a dwelling unit or access to a common kitchen or bathroom may
terminate a tenancy with at least 20 days’ notice providing as the termination date the end
of the rental term or the last day of a month if a month-to-month tenancy.
 Misrepresentation on rental application (30 days’ notice). Misrepresentations must be
intentional, knowing, and material and would have resulted in adverse action.
 If four or more notices to comply or vacate are served within a 12-month period, the
landlord may terminate at the end of the term or rental period with 60 days’ notice. Note
a 60-day notice is only necessary if the tenant cures the previous notices. Failure to cure
just one notice to comply or vacate is grounds for eviction.
o The 60-day notice must be served with or after the fourth comply or vacate notice.
o The termination date must be the last day of a lease term or the last day of a rental
period.
o The 60-day notice must state the reasons for ending the lease or tenancy and
supporting facts.
o Each 10-day notice to comply or vacate must
1) state the violation
2) provide a cure opportunity
3) state that the landlord may choose to end the tenancy at the end of the
rental term if there are four violations within a 12-month period
4) state that correcting the fourth or subsequent violation is not a defense to
ending the lease.

o Copies of the previous notices must be attached to the 60-day notice.
o There must be four or more separate incidents.
Local Eviction Laws:

Below is a quick and partial summary of local laws in King County jurisdictions that may impact
your eviction case.
Auburn
 local Just cause eviction ordinance
 must serve Notice of Resources when serving unlawful detainer notices
 may not evict if the unit is not licensed with the city of Auburn; See
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/community_development/landlord_tenant_info/land
lords/rental_housing
Burien
 must serve Notice of Resources when serving unlawful detainer notices
 licensing requirement city of Burien; See
https://www.burienwa.gov/business/start_your_business/business_license
 mandatory language in Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate
Kenmore
 defense to eviction unpaid rent became due during the public health emergency and
was unpaid because of a substantial reduction in household income or substantial
increase in expenses resulting from COVID
 mandatory language required on nonpayment notices
Kirkland
 all notices demanding rent that accrued during the public health emergency must
have mandatory additional language.
Federal Way
 120 days’ notice required for intent to occupy or intent to sell
 mandatory language on all unlawful detainer notices
Seattle
 mandatory language on all unlawful detainer notices and on notice to enter and notice of
rent increase
 rental property must be registered under Rental Registration for Inspection Ordinance;
See https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/codes/licensing-and-registration/rental-registration-and-
inspection-ordinance-about-rrio
 winter eviction ban
 school-year eviction ban

 roommate eviction ban
 local just cause eviction ordinance
Unincorporated King County
 mandatory additional language required on pay or vacate notices
Repayment Plans
Landlords must offer a “reasonable schedule” for the repayment of rent that accrued during and
for six months after the state-wide state of emergency. For state law compliance, no installment
payment may be due within 30 days of the offer; the installment payments can be no more than 1/3
of the monthly rent; the payments must cover only rent (not late fees or attorney fees, etc.); allow
payments from any source of income; not include requirements that the tenant comply with the
rental agreement, pay anything other than rent, or require the tenant to apply for or show proof of
governmental benefits.
The tenant must respond within 14 days. If a reasonable repayment plan is not accepted or a
payment is missed the landlord may proceed with an eviction (unlawful detainer action) subject
to Eviction Resolution Pilot Program requirements. The court will consider the tenant’s
circumstances and the terms offered.
Eviction Resolution Pilot Program (ERPP)

A landlord’s failure to comply with the ERPP requirements is a defense in an eviction.
The new fourteen-day ERPP notice (not to be confused with the notice to pay rent or vacate)
must be served. See exhibit A to the King County Superior Court Standing Order. Both the
ERPP notice and Resource Information and the notice to pay rent or vacate must be served on
the tenant and the local Dispute Resolution Center (DRC).
Either party may request mediation through the DRC.
The landlord must obtain a certificate of participation from the DRC establishing good faith
participation in the program. Failure to obtain the certificate is a defense in an eviction.
For more information see https://kcdrc.org.
Predicate Notices
An unlawful detainer notice is generally required before serving a summons and

complaint. Unlawful detainer notices include the notice to pay rent or vacate, notice to comply
with the lease (or rental agreement) or vacate, and notice terminating the tenancy (ex: intent to sell,
intent to occupy rental as primary residence, etc.).

NOTE: Many local jurisdictions require the landlord to register with the local government, serve
additional documents with an unlawful detainer notice, and/or add mandatory language to notices.
Failure to comply may result in dismissal in court. These jurisdictions currently include the
following. Laws frequently change. Be sure to check the current law for the rental property
location.
Auburn. Requires a business license and service of resources document with the notice.
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/community_development/landlord_tenant_info/landlords/re
ntal_housing
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/community_development/landlord_tenant_info
Burien. Landlords must register with the City and serve additional resources documents.
https://www.burienwa.gov/city_hall/laws_regulations/renting_in_burien/information_for_landlor
ds
Seattle. Rental property must be registered with the City before serving any type of unlawful
detainer notice.
http://www.seattle.gov/sdci/codes/licensing-and-registration/rental-registration-and-inspection-
ordinance/owners-and-managers
Renton. Renton has a rental registration program.
https://www.rentonwa.gov/city_hall/equity__housing__and_human_services/housing/rental_regi
stration_program
Additional mandatory language. Seattle, Burien, Federal Way, Kenmore, Kirkland, and
unincorporated King County require specific mandatory language in unlawful detainer notices in
addition to language mandated by state law.
For Section 8 tenants the landlord must give the housing authority a copy of the notice.
The federal CARES Act requires at least 30 days’ notice to evict tenants from covered
properties. Covered properties include rentals with Section 8 tenants, a housing program under
the Violence Against Women Act, or a federally backed mortgage (FHA, Fannie Mae, or Freddie
Mac loans). For properties covered by the CARES Act you must change all references in the
Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate from 14 days to 30 days. Some courts also apply this rule to other
types of notices such as a 10-day Notice to Comply or Vacate.

Predicate Notice General Instructions
The landlord may serve the predicate notice (but not the summons and complaint). Notices must
be served in strict compliance with statutorily mandated service procedures.
These instructions are for predicate unlawful detainer notices such as pay rent or vacate notices,
comply or vacate notices, and notices to terminate tenancy. Service of predicate notices is
strictly construed against the landlord. Even if the landlord can prove the tenant received the
notice, failure to strictly adhere to the service methods may result in dismissal of the eviction
action.
These instructions do not apply to the summons and complaint or other pleadings. (Service of
the summons and complaint is governed by a separate set of laws. See the summons and
complaint instructions for details.)
There are three legally acceptable means to serve an unlawful detainer notice on a tenant.
1) Delivering a copy personally to each adult tenant.
2) Service at the rental property on a person of suitable age and discretion and mailing a
copy to each adult tenant.
3) If neither the tenant nor a person of suitable age and discretion is present (no one answers
the door), then affixing copies of the notice in a conspicuous place on the premises and
mailing a copy to each adult tenant.
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manner.
More than one tenant or adult occupant. If there is more than one adult living in the property
it is important to serve enough copies for each adult. If someone answers the door, hand that
person enough notices for all adults and mail copies separately to each of the other adult
occupants. Likewise, if posting copies mail one separately to each adult occupant.
Calculation of time. While you may not contract for shorter notice periods than required by
statute, you may agree to longer periods. Check your lease. The day of service does not count,
but weekends and holidays do count. As noted above, wait an extra day if the notice is mailed.

Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate. “Rent” is demanded on a Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate. Rent is
defined by law as “recurring and periodic charges identified in the rental agreement.” The
definition of rent includes utilities. If at the commencement of the tenancy deposits,
nonrefundable fees, and last month’s rent were to be paid in installments, such installment
payments may be included on a notice to pay rent or vacate if unpaid.
Landlords may not evict for non-payment of late fees or other nonpossessory fees. Do not
include late fees or other nonpossessory fees on any type of notice.
Notice to Comply or Vacate. Tenants may be evicted for failing to comply with non- monetary
provisions of the rental agreement. Non-monetary breaches of the lease should be demanded on
the Notice to Comply or Vacate. Do not demand any financial obligations on the Notice to
Comply or Vacate.
Notice to Terminate Tenancy
The notice to terminate a tenancy may only be used to terminate a month-to-month tenancy or
to terminate at the end of a lease term, not to break an unexpired lease. The landlord must use
the notice in compliance with state and local just cause eviction laws.
The date of termination is the last day of a rental period (typically a calendar month) and must be
served a minimum number of days in advance. Rather than calculating the termination date as a
given number of days (90 days or etc.) from the current date, instead give the last day of the lease
term or of a rental period.
Some local laws require longer periods. For example, Federal Way requires 120 days’ notice for
intent to sell or for intent of the landlord or immediate family member to occupy the rental as their
primary residence.
After the termination date, if the tenant does not vacate the landlord must follow the same unlawful
detainer court process as with any other eviction, such as non-payment of rent, etc. However, the
ERPP process is not required if the basis for eviction is solely other than nonpayment.
Also, recent new laws in unincorporated King County could be read to require 30 days’ notice
for all notice types, but other language in the same statute differs. There are no known court
rulings to clarify. Consult with an attorney if unsure how to proceed.
Summons and Complaint
The summons must have a definite deadline. The deadline must be a date the courthouse is open
and at least seven days from the date of service (or nine days under some circumstances as
explained below). The date of service is not included.
The summons and complaint must be personally served by a disinterested non-party. The landlord
may not serve the summons and complaint.

The summons and complaint must be placed into the hands of a resident (not a babysitter or
houseguest, etc.). Only when serving at the rental unit, service on one resident of enough copies
of the summons and complaint counts as to all named defendants. Service at other locations
(workplace, etc.) will not count as to other adult tenants.
Serve enough copies for all adult occupants, even if not on the lease. Name all adult tenants.
Due diligence requires at least three attempts over not less than two days and at different times of
day. After these attempts, the server may post the summons and complaint and also mail the
summons and complaint by both regular first-class mail and certified mail. The summons must be
answerable not less than nine days (rather than seven days) after but not including the date of service.
If the summons and complaint are served by posting and mailing the landlord is not entitled to a
judgment for money owed.
For Section 8 tenants, the landlord must give the housing authority a copy of the summons and
complaint.
Summons
Put a due date in the appropriate blank before filing or serving.

o For personal service, the summons must be answerable not less than seven days after
but not including the date of service.
o When serving by posting and mailing, the summons must be answerable not less
than nine days (rather than seven days) after but not including the date of service.
o Interim weekends and holidays count, but the response due date must be a date the
Superior Court is open.
The landlord must include an address and fax number (if a fax number is available) for
response.
Complaint
Enter a complete rental property address, including a unit number if applicable.

State the amount of the monthly rental rate.
If the eviction is for non-payment of rent, the past-due amount must also be stated.
Make sure all applicable boxes are checked.
Attach a copy of all notices(pay or vacate, comply or vacate, or notice to terminate tenancy).
Service of the Summons and Complaint
The answer date on the summons must be a date that the courthouse is open (not a weekend
or court holiday).
The Summons and Complaint must be served by a disinterested non-party (whether personal
service or alternative service).
Personal service is delivery into the hands of a resident. Service on one resident of enough
copies for all defendants is good service, but only if served at the rental unit

If the summons and complaint are personally served the answer date on the summons must
be at least seven days from the date of service.
Only after diligent attempts at personal service, the summons and complaint may be posted
and mailed. Due diligence requires at least three attempts over not less than two days and at
different times of day. After these attempts, if the tenant is evasive and personal service is
unsuccessful, the landlord’s process server may post the summons and complaint and also
mail the summons and complaint by both regular first-class mail and certified mail. The
summons must be answerable not less than nine days (rather than seven days) after but not
including the date of service. If serving by posting and mailing complete and file both the
Declaration of Due Diligence, the Declaration of Service by Posting and Mailing, and the
landlord’s declaration stating the belief that the tenant cannot be found.
If the summons and complaint are served by posting and mailing the landlord is not entitled
to a judgment for money owed.
Filing the Summons and Complaint
You do not have to file the case prior to serving the summons and complaint.
You must file the case if either 1) the tenants are served a summons and complaint but
fail to respond, necessitating moving for default or 2) the tenants are served a summons
and complaint and respond, necessitating a show cause hearing.
If the tenant vacates prior to entry of a judgment (whether by default or before the
hearing date) it is improper to seek a judgment in the eviction process. If you wish to
pursue a monetary judgment but the tenant has vacated before entry of judgment in the
eviction, then you must file a separate action.
Evictions (known in legal terms as unlawful detainer actions) are filed in Superior Court.
E-filing is encouraged. See https://kingcounty.gov/courts/clerk/documents/efiling.aspx
Default
If, after the summons deadline passes, the tenant has not responded to the complaint and also has
not vacated the property, the landlord may file a motion for default for a writ of restitution and, if
the summons and complaint were served personally, a monetary judgment.
Default defined. A defendant is in default when the defendant fails to answer the complaint
by the summons deadline. The defendant (tenant) is supposed to answer each allegation in
the complaint and do so in writing, but if the tenant serves any written response or expresses
an intent to defend the action, the landlord must set a show cause hearing and give notice.
Appearance. If the tenant appears in the action the landlord may not file a motion for
default. Even if the defendant answers or appears after the summons deadline but before the
plaintiff has filed a motion for default, then a motion for default without notice is improper
and the case must be set for a hearing.
Military status. Both state and federal law require the plaintiff to provide evidence that no
defendant is on active military duty or is the dependent of such a person before the court
may enter a default.

Get the Dept. of Defense printout at https://scra.dmdc.osd.mil/scra/#/home
The Dept. of Defense printout must be presented with any motion for default in any civil
action, including evictions.
Tenants in possession. If the defendant fails to answer or appear, the plaintiff may file a
motion for default without notice. In an eviction case the plaintiff may file a motion for
default if 1) there has been no appearance or answer and 2) the defendant is still in
possession. If the tenants vacate the case ends.
Review the Standing Order. Although by the terms of the Standing Order the Plaintiff’s
Certificate of Compliance is required for hearings, it is good to review all the items needed
as most are also needed for a default.
File
o Copy of all documents served including all unlawful detainer notices (pay or
vacate, etc.)
o For nonpayment eviction cases include a copy of the repayment plan, ERPP
notice and Resource Information and DRC Certificate
o all proof of service (for all unlawful detainer notices, repayment plan, ERPP
notices, the summons and complaint)
o declaration in support of the motion for default.
o the motion for default
o Dept. of Defense printout.
You can present the motion, all supporting documents, and proposed order by Ex Parte
Via the Clerk. Include:
o Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; Judgment Form (if
summons and complaint personally served) or Order to Clerk to Issue Writ of
Restitution (if summons and complaint were posted and mailed). Do not file the
order before it is signed.
o Copies of all notices served (pay or vacate, ERPP etc.)
o Proof of service of all notices served and of the summons and complaint.
o declaration in support of the motion for default.
o the motion for default
o the DRC Certification(for non payment of rent cases)
o Dept. of Defense printout.
Writ of restitution
After the default judgment or order issuing writ of restitution is signed, the clerk will issue the writ.
The landlord must deliver the writ of restitution, Request for Storage of Personal Property, copy of
the signed order, and Mandatory Eviction Data Form to the sheriff’s civil unit. Be prepared to pay
the sheriff fee. The sheriff will serve the writ on the property. The tenant is given by law three
business days to vacate not including the date of service.
Sheriff fees are posted on the sheriff’s website:


Show Cause Hearing
If the tenant appears in the action, the tenant is entitled to notice of any court action by the
landlord. A show cause hearing must be set and notice given to the tenant. This requires filing a
motion for an order to show cause and presenting an order to show cause to the court for
consideration and signature. After the show cause order is signed serve a copy on the tenant along
with all documents you intend to present at the hearing.
Review the Standing Order. The Standing Order requires the landlord to complete and file the
Plaintiff’s Certificate of Compliance for show cause hearings.
Nine full court days’ notice of the hearing must be given. If the summons and complaint have
already been served the show cause order may be served by mail. If serving by mail, then three
days are added, not including the date of mailing.
Download from the court website the Notice of Court Date Ex Parte Commissioners for your
hearing location. Complete this and serve with the motion and order to show cause. See
https://kingcounty.gov/courts/clerk/forms.aspx
https://kingcounty.gov/courts/superior-court/ex-parte-probate.aspx
If there is any response by the tenant, file the case if it has not been filed already. You
can either e-file or file documents in the clerk’s office.
Review the Standing Order and Plaintiff’s Certificate of Compliance.
File
o the motion for order to show cause
o Notice of Court Date Ex Parte Commissioners
o Copy of all documents served including all unlawful detainer notices (pay or
vacate, etc.)
o For nonpayment eviction cases include a copy of the repayment plan, ERPP
notice and Resource Information and DRC Certificate
o all proof of service (for all unlawful detainer notices, repayment plan, ERPP
notices, the summons and complaint)
o Complete and present the order to show cause with an appropriate proposed
hearing date.
 Nine court days’ notice is required.
 Hearings are at 9:00 a.m. Monday-Thursday. Currently hearings are still
via Zoom. Be sure to check the King County Superior Court website for
current social distancing requirements and in person appearance
requirements and limitations.
After the show cause order is signed by the court, serve the motion and order to show
cause and all supporting documents. If the tenant has already been personally served a
summons and complaint, these documents may be served via mail. Add three days for
mailing. The documents are deemed served on the third day after they are deposited in

the U.S. Postal system, provided the third day is not a weekend or legal holiday, in
which case the documents are deemed served on the next day that is not a weekend or
legal holiday.
Submit in working papers:
o For nonpayment cases
 Repayment plan and proof of service
 ERPP Notice and Resources Information and proof of service
 DRC Certificate
o All unlawful detainer notices served and proof of service (pay or vacate, comply
or vacate, notice to terminate tenancy, etc.)
o Proof of service of summons and complaint
o Proof of service of the motion and order to show cause and Notice of Court Date
Ex Parte Commissioners
o Dept. of Defense printout for any tenant who has not appeared in the action
Working paper may be submitted online. Check the clerk’s website for details.
If the summons and complaint were personally served, prepare and present the Findings
of Fact and Conclusions of Law; Judgment form. If the summons and complaint were
served by posting and mailing prepare and present the Order to Clerk to Issue Writ of
Restitution.
Be prepared to give testimony at the hearing. Have any other witnesses you need also
appear. If the tenant challenges service of any document it is a good idea to have the
person who served the document at the hearing.
If you prevail and the court signs your order, the order will be available a few days later
online. You must then take a copy of this order to the clerk’s office to get a writ of
restitution issued.
Writ of Restitution
After the judgment or order issuing writ of restitution is signed by the court the clerk will issue the
writ. The landlord must deliver the writ of restitution, Request for Storage of Personal Property,
copy of the signed order, and Mandatory Eviction Data Form to the sheriff’s civil unit. Be prepared
to pay the sheriff fee. The sheriff will serve the writ on the property. The tenant is given by law
three business days to vacate not including the date of service.
Sheriff fees are posted on the sheriff’s website:

Court Imposed Payment Plans
At a show cause hearing, if eviction is for non-payment of rent the court may enter a payment plan,
even if the landlord objects. This law is pre-COVID, and not to be confused with other post-
COVID payment plan laws. The payment plan may be up to 90 days. The first payment must be
within five days unless the tenant is using emergency rent assistance.

The tenant is not eligible for this type of court-imposed payment plan if the tenant has been served
three or more pay rent or vacate notices within the previous twelve months.
This is different from the repayment plan offered before starting the eviction. If the tenant moves for
a court-imposed payment plan, be prepared to present testimony and documents addressing the
following factors:
 whether non-payment was willful or intentional
 whether non-payment was caused by exigent circumstances
 whether the exigent circumstances are likely to recur
 the tenant’s ability to pay the judgment
 the tenant’s payment history
 whether the tenant is otherwise in substantial compliance with the rental
agreement
 hardship to the tenant if evicted
 the tenant’s prior conduct related to eviction notices
If the court imposes a payment plan and the tenant misses a payment, serve the “Notice of
Default for Rent And/Or Payment Plan Ordered by the Court.” This notice must be served in the
same manner as predicate notices.
If the tenant fails to cure the Notice of Default for rent, prepare and file the Declaration of
Service of Notice of Default for Rent, Declaration in Support of Motion to Lift Stay on Writ of
Restitution, and Motion to Lift Stay on Writ of Restitution. Present these documents and the
Order Lifting Stay.

Repayment Plan Proposal
To: _____________________________________________ as a tenant residing at
______________________________________________, Washington 98_____.
Your past due rent totals $________________ which includes
Rent
Month(s) Amount Owed
___________ ____________
___________ ____________
___________ ____________
___________ ____________
___________ ____________
Utilities
Month(s) Amount Owed
___________ ____________
___________ ____________
___________ ____________
___________ ____________
___________ ____________
Your monthly rent during this period was $_____________.
We are offering a repayment plan with installment payments of $____________ per month [an
amount not exceeding 1/3 of the period monthly rent] with payments due beginning
_______________, 20____ [a date at least 30 days from the date this proposal was offered] and
the ______ day of each month thereafter until the balance is paid in full. This payment plan
does not waive future monthly rent payments as they accrue per the lease terms or lower the
monthly rent.
Payment may be by any source of income as defined in RCW 59.18.255(5) or from pledges by
nonprofit organizations, churches, religious institutions, or governmental entities.
This proposal
 is not conditioned on compliance with the rental agreement, payment of attorney fees,
court costs, or other costs related to litigation if you default on the rental agreement; a
requirement that you apply for governmental benefits or provide proof of receipt of
governmental benefits; or your waiver of any rights to a notice under RCW 59.12.030 or
related provisions;
 does not require payment until 30 days after the repayment plan is offered
 does not include any late fees, attorneys' fees, or any other fees and charges
 offers installments that do not exceed monthly payments equal to one-third of the
monthly rental charges during the period of accrued debt.
If you fail to accept the terms a reasonable repayment plan within 14 days of the landlord’s
offer, or if you default on any rent owed under a repayment plan, the landlord may proceed
with an unlawful detainer action as set forth in RCW 59.12.030(3). By entering into a repayment
plan you acknowledge that the terms are reasonable given your financial, health, and other
circumstances. You may propose an alternative payment plan according to your financial,
health, and other circumstances. You must respond to the owner/landlord within 14 days of
service of this proposal.
You may respond to __________________________________________ WA 98______.
Agreed:
_________________________ ______________________
Tenant Signature Tenant Signature
Dated _______________, 20____ Dated_____________, 20____
State law provides you the right to legal representation and the court may be able to appoint a
lawyer to represent you without cost to you if you are a qualifying low-income renter. If you
believe you are a qualifying low-income renter and would like an attorney appointed to
represent you, please contact the Eviction Defense Screening Line at 855-657-8387 or apply
online at https://nwjustice.org/apply-online. For additional resources, call 2-1-1 or the
Northwest Justice Project CLEAR Hotline outside King County (888) 201-1014 weekdays
between 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., or (888) 387-7111 for seniors (age 60 and over). You may find
additional information to help you at http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org. Free or low-cost
mediation services to assist in nonpayment of rent disputes before any judicial proceedings
occur are also available at dispute resolution centers throughout the state. You can find your
nearest dispute resolution center at https://www.resolutionwa.org.
State law also provides you the right to receive interpreter services at court.
TO:
___________________________________________________________
AND TO:
___________________________________________________________
And all other occupants
ADDRESS:
___________________________________________________________
FOURTEEN-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE THE PREMISES
You are receiving this notice because the landlord alleges you are not in compliance
with the terms of the lease agreement by failing to pay rent and/or utilities and/or
recurring or periodic charges that are past due.
(1) Monthly rent due for:
list month(s) dollar amount
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
AND/OR
(2) Utilities due for:
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
AND/OR
(3) Other recurring or periodic charges identified in the lease for:
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $_________________________
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises- General

Note - payment must be made pursuant to the terms of the rental agreement or by
nonelectronic means including, but not limited to, cashier's check, money order, or
other certified funds.
You must pay the total amount due to your landlord within fourteen (14) days after
service of this notice or you must vacate the premises. Any payment you make to the
landlord must first be applied to the total amount due as shown on this notice. Any
failure to comply with this notice within fourteen (14) days after service of this notice
may result in a judicial proceeding that leads to your eviction from the premises.
The Washington state Office of the Attorney General has this notice in multiple
languages as well as information on available resources to help you pay your rent,
including state and local rental assistance programs, on its web site at
www.atg.wa.gov/landlord-tenant .
State law provides you the right to legal representation and the court may be able
to appoint a lawyer to represent you without cost to you if you are a qualifying low-
income renter. If you believe you are a qualifying low-income renter and would like an
attorney appointed to represent you, please contact the Eviction Defense Screening
Line at 855-657-8387 or apply online at https://nwjustice.org/apply-online. For
additional resources, call 2-1-1 or the Northwest Justice Project CLEAR Hotline
outside King County (888) 201-1014 weekdays between 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., or
(888) 387-7111 for seniors (age 60 and over). You may find additional information to
help you at http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org. Free or low-cost mediation services
to assist in nonpayment of rent disputes before any judicial proceedings occur are also
available at dispute resolution centers throughout the state. You can find your nearest
dispute resolution center at https://www.resolutionwa.org.
OWNER/LANDLORD: _______________________________DATE:______________
WHERE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE IS TO BE PAID:

_______________________________________
(owner/landlord name)
_______________________________________
(address)
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises- General

TO:
___________________________________________________________
AND TO:
___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
___________________________________________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
AND/OR
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
AND/OR
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $_________________________
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises-Seattle

RIGHT TO LEGAL COUNSEL: CITY LAW PROVIDES RENTERS WHO

ARE UNABLE TO PAY FOR AN ATTORNEY THE RIGHT TO FREE LEGAL
REPRESENTATION IN AN EVICTION LAWSUIT. If you need help
understanding this notice or information about your renter rights, call the Renting in
Seattle Helpline at (206) 684-5700 or visit the web site at
www.seattle.gov/rentinginseattle.
City law requires a landlord to offer a reasonable schedule for repayment of unpaid rent
that accrued between March 3, 2020, and six months following the termination of the
civil emergency proclaimed by Mayor Durkan on March 3, 2020. If your landlord does
not offer such a repayment plan or give you 14 days to accept a reasonable repayment
plan before proceeding with an unlawful detainer action, you may raise this as a defense
to eviction in court.

If you cannot pay rent due during the civil emergency proclaimed by Mayor Durkan on
March 3, 2020, your inability to pay is a defense to eviction that you may raise in court.
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
(address)

TO:
___________________________________________________________
AND TO:
___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
___________________________________________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
AND/OR
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
AND/OR
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $_________________________
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises- Burien

You may not be evicted for rent that became due during the Governor’s State of
Emergency if your lease lapsed or expired, or the rent was unpaid because of a
substantial reduction in household income or a substantial increase in expenses
related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This does not relieve you of the obligation to pay
back rent in the future.
You have 14 days to pay the rent required by this notice. After
14 days, you may pay the rent but will have to include a late fee
totaling at most $10.00 per month for each month of rent owed.
If the landlord has started a court case to evict you and the case
is filed in court, you will need to pay court costs as well before
the hearing date to avoid eviction.

_______________________________________
_______________________________________
(address)

TO:
___________________________________________________________
AND TO:
___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
___________________________________________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
AND/OR
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
AND/OR
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $_________________________
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises-Kenmore

You may not be evicted for rent that became due during the public health
emergency if the rent was unpaid because of a substantial reduction in household
income or a substantial increase in expenses related to the Coronavirus pandemic.
This does not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the future.
OWNER/LANDLORD: ___________________________DATE:______________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
(address)
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises-Kenmore

TO:
___________________________________________________________
AND TO:
___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
___________________________________________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
AND/OR
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
AND/OR
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $_________________________
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises- Federal Way
If you are a Veteran of the U.S. Military, you may be able to

access housing resources by calling 2-1-1 or contacting the King
County Veterans Program for assistance with rent, relocation, or
other support services.
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
(address)
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises- Federal Way
TO:
___________________________________________________________
AND TO:
___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
___________________________________________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
AND/OR
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
AND/OR
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $_________________________
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises-Kirkland

You may not be evicted solely for rent that became due during the City of
Kirkland's Proclamation of Emergency if your rent was unpaid because of a
substantial reduction in household income or a substantial increase in expenses
related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This does not relieve you of the obligation to
pay back rent in the future. For more information for renters or landlords, call
(425) 587-3326 or go to housinghelp@kirklandwa.gov.
OWNER/LANDLORD: ______________________________DATE:______________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
(address)
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises-Kirkland

TO:
___________________________________________________________
AND TO:
___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
___________________________________________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
AND/OR
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
AND/OR
______________________________ $_________________________
______________________________ $_________________________
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $_________________________
Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises-Unincorporated King County
Pursuant to RCW 58.12.030(3), you have fourteen days to pay

the rent required by this notice. After fourteen days, the
landlord is required by RCW 59.18.410(2) to allow you to pay
the rent up to five court days after a judgement in an eviction
proceeding, but you may be subject to a late fee, if a late fee is
required in the rental agreement and any court costs incurred
at the time of payment. Attorneys' fees may also be requested
by the landlord and may be awarded to the landlord by a
judge.
OWNER/LANDLORD: ______________________________DATE:______________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
(address)
NOTICE TO COMPLY OR VACATE
TO: ____________________________________________________________________
AND TO ALL PERSONS IN POSSESSION of property commonly known as
_______________________________________________________, WA _______
You and each of you are notified that you are in substantial breach of a material program
requirement of subsidized housing; substantial breach of a material term within the lease or
rental agreement; or a substantial breach of a tenant obligation imposed by law.
You violated the rental agreement terms and/or applicable laws by the following actions:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Your actions violate these specific rental agreement terms and/or laws:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
To cure this notice you must do the following:

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
You are instructed to either comply with the obligations of your tenancy and to conform your
conduct to the requirements set forth above or vacate no later than ________________, 20___
[a date at least 12 (twelve) days after service of this notice]. Otherwise, your tenancy will be
terminated and the landlord will be entitled to all remedies, relief, and damages allowed by law
including bringing an eviction action in court.
The landlord may choose to end the tenancy at the end of the rental term if there are four
violations within a 12-month period preceding the end of the term. Correcting the fourth or
subsequent violation is not a defense to the ending of the lease.
DATED __________________, 20____

_________________________________
Signature of landlord or landlord’s agent
Print Name: _______________________
___________________________________________
[enter address for landlord or landlord’s agent]
Notice to Comply or Vacate-General

TO: ____________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________, WA _______
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
RIGHT TO LEGAL COUNSEL: CITY LAW PROVIDES RENTERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY FOR AN
ATTORNEY THE RIGHT TO FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN AN EVICTION LAWSUIT. If you
need help understanding this notice or information about your renter rights, call the Renting in
Seattle Helpline at (206) 684-5700 or visit the web site at www.seattle.gov/rentinginseattle.
DATED __________________, 20____
_________________________________
Print Name: _______________________
___________________________________________
Notice to Comply or Vacate-Seattle

TO: ____________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________, WA _______
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

Notice to Comply or Vacate-Federal Way

DATED __________________, 20____
_________________________________
Print Name: _______________________
___________________________________________
Notice to Comply or Vacate-Federal Way

NOTICE TO TERMINATE TENANCY
TO: __________________________________________________________
AND ALL OTHERS OCCUPYING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT:
_________________________________________________, WA ________
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that your tenancy of the premises is terminated on

_________________________, 20 ____ (the last day of a rental period) for the reason(s)
indicated below. On or before the date indicated above you will surrender the possession
of the premises to the owner or the agent named below. If you fail to vacate, proceedings
will be commenced to evict you.
[ ] The owner or a member of the owner's immediate family intend to occupy the
unit as their principal residence;
[ ] The owner has elected to sell the single family residence in which you are a
tenant;
[ ] The owner or lessor whom you share the dwelling unit, access to a common
kitchen or bathroom area no longer wishes to share the property and is
terminating your tenancy;
[ ] Your lease term is ending, the term was 12 months or more, and the lease contract
terms do not provide for the tenancy to continue for an indefinite period on a
month-to-month basis (no automatic month-to-month provision);
[ ] Your lease term is ending, the term was between 6 to 12 months, and the lease
contract terms provide for the tenancy to continue for an indefinite period on a
month-to-month basis (has an automatic month-to-month provision), and this
notice terminates the initial lease term;
[ ] intentional, knowing, and material misrepresentations or omissions made on the
tenant's application at the inception of the tenancy that, had these
misrepresentations or omissions not been made, would have resulted in the
landlord requesting additional information or taking an adverse action,
specifically:
__________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Notice to Terminate Tenancy-General

_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________.
[ ] You have been issued four (4) or more notices to comply or vacate within the past
twelve months, copies of which are attached; The specific reasons and facts
alleged in support of the reasons are:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________.
DATED: _____________________
_____________________________
Signature
_____________________________
Name
_____________________________
Address
Notice to Terminate Tenancy-General

TO: __________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________, WA ________

_________________________, 20 ____ (the last day of the lease term or rental period)
for the reason(s) indicated below. On or before the date indicated above you will
surrender the possession of the premises to the owner or the agent named below. If you
fail to vacate, proceedings will be commenced to evict you.
[ ] The owner has elected to sell the single family residence in which you are a
tenant;
[ ] The owner or lessor whom you share the dwelling unit, or access to a common
kitchen or bathroom area no longer wishes to share the property and is
terminating your tenancy;
[ ] You have been issued four (4) or more notices to comply or vacate within the past
twelve months, copies of which are attached; The specific reasons and facts
alleged in support of the reasons are:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
RIGHT TO LEGAL COUNSEL: CITY LAW PROVIDES RENTERS WHO
ARE UNABLE TO PAY FOR AN ATTORNEY THE RIGHT TO FREE LEGAL
REPRESENTATION IN AN EVICTION LAWSUIT. If you need help understanding
this notice or information about your renter rights, call the Renting in Seattle
Helpline at (206) 684-5700 or visit the web site at www.seattle.gov/rentinginseattle.
DATED: _____________________
_____________________________
Signature
____________________________
Name
_____________________________
Address
Notice to Terminate Tenancy- Seattle

TO: __________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________, WA ________

_________________________, 20 ____ (the last day of a lease or rental period) for the
reason(s) indicated below. On or before the date indicated above you will surrender the
possession of the premises to the owner or the agent named below. If you fail to vacate,
proceedings will be commenced to evict you.
[ ] The owner intends to remove rental property from the rental market for at least a
24-month period by electing to sell the single-family residence;
[ ] The owner or lessor resides in the dwelling unit and no longer wishes to
cohabitate with the tenant;
[ ] a governmental entity has prohibited the continued rental of the dwelling unit to
the tenant

DATED: _____________________
_____________________________
Signature
_____________________________
Name
_____________________________
Address
Notice to Terminate Tenancy-Federal Way

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
FOR KING COUNTY
__________________________ No.
,
Plaintiffs/landlord/owner DECLARATION OF SERVICE
v.
__________________________
,
And all persons in possession,
Defendants/Tenants/Occupants.
I declare and affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of
Washington that the following is true and correct.
1. I am over eighteen years of age and competent to testify as to the

matters herein.
2. On the ___ day of ___________, 20 ____ the defendants
_____________________________________________________
_________ [names of all adult tenants]
were served with the following notice(s), true and exact copies of
which are attached
[check all that apply]

__ notice to pay rent or vacate
__ notice to comply or vacate
__ notice to terminate tenancy
____________________________________
Declaration of Service–Notices Page 1 ____________________________________
____________________________________
Name, address, and phone number
of landlord required here
by
[check one]
__ personally serving the document(s) to him/her/them in hand
__ leaving the document(s) with a person of suitable age and

discretion and mailing from the same county as the property is
located a copy addressed the person entitled thereto at their place
of residence
__ after knocking with no response, posting the document(s)

conspicuously on the premises and also mailing a copy through the
US postal system from the same county as the property is located
addressed to each tenant at the place where the premises
unlawfully held are situated
DATED _______________, 20____.
Signature___________________
Print name:____________________
Signed at: _____________________ [City of Signing]
____________________________________
Declaration of Service–Notices Page 2 ____________________________________
____________________________________
1
6
7 FOR KING COUNTY
8 __________________________ No.
,
9
Plaintiffs/landlord/owner
10 EVICTION SUMMONS (RESIDENTIAL)
v.
11 __________________________
,
12 And all persons in possession,
13
14
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT LEGAL DOCUMENT TO EVICT YOU.
YOUR WRITTEN
15
RESPONSE MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 5:00 p.m., on ______________, 20___
16
17
TO: __________________________________ (Defendant’s Name)
18
__________________________________ (Defendant’s Address)
19
20 GET HELP: If you do not respond by the deadline above, you will lose your right
to defend yourself or be represented by a lawyer if you cannot afford one in court
21 and could be evicted. The court may be able to appoint a lawyer to represent you
without cost to you if you are low-income and are unable to afford a lawyer. If you
22 believe you are a qualifying low-income renter and would like an attorney appointed to
represent you, please contact the Eviction Defense Screening Line at 855-657-8387 or
23
apply online at https://nwjustice.org/apply-online. For additional resources, you may call
24 2-1-1 or the Northwest Justice Project CLEAR Hotline outside King County (888) 201-
1014 weekdays between 9:15 a.m. 12– 12:15 p.m., or (888) 387-7111 for seniors (age
25 60 and over). You may find additional information to help you at
_________________________________
26 Eviction Summons - 1 _________________________________
_________________________________
27 Name, address, and phone number
http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org. Free or low-cost mediation services to assist in
1 nonpayment of rent disputes before any judicial proceedings occur are also available at
dispute resolution centers throughout the state. You can find your nearest dispute
2
resolution center at https://www.resolutionwa.org.
3
HOW TO RESPOND: Phone calls to your Landlord or your Landlord's
4 lawyer are not a response. You may respond with a "notice of appearance." This is a
letter that includes the following:
5 (1) A statement that you are appearing in the court case
(2) Names of the landlord(s) and the tenant(s) (as listed above)
6
(3) Your name, your address where legal documents may be sent, your
7 signature, phone number (if any), and case number (if the case is filed)
8 This case □ is / □ is not filed with the court. If this case is filed, you need to also
file your response with the court by delivering a copy to the clerk of the court at:
9 King County Superior Court
10
516 3rd Ave Room E-609
Seattle, WA 98104
11 Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
12 WHERE TO RESPOND: You must mail, fax, or hand deliver your response letter
to your Landlord's lawyer, or if no lawyer is named in the complaint, to your Landlord. If
13
you mail the response letter, you must do it 3 days before the deadline above. Request
14
receipt of a proof of mailing from the post office. If you hand deliver or fax it, you must
do it by the deadline above. The address is:
15
_______________________________ [Attorney/Landlord Name]
16 _______________________________ [Address]
_______________________________ [Fax, required if available]
17
18
COURT DATE: If you respond to this Summons, you will be notified of your
hearing date in a document called an "Order to Show Cause." This is usually mailed to
19 you. If you get notice of a hearing, you must go to the hearing. If you do not show up,
your landlord can evict you. Your landlord might also charge you more money. If you
20 move before the court date, you must tell your landlord or the landlord's attorney.
21
Dated ____________________
22
__________________________
23 Signature
__________________________
24 Print name
25
_________________________________
26 Eviction Summons - 2 _________________________________
_________________________________
1
6
7 FOR KING COUNTY
8 __________________________ No.
,
9
10 EVICTION SUMMONS (RESIDENTIAL)
v.
11 __________________________
,
13
14
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT LEGAL DOCUMENT TO EVICT YOU.
YOUR WRITTEN
15
RESPONSE MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 5:00 p.m., on ______________, 20___
16
17
TO: __________________________________ (Defendant’s Name)
18
__________________________________ (Defendant’s Address)
19
20 GET HELP: If you do not respond by the deadline above, you will lose your right
to defend yourself or be represented by a lawyer if you cannot afford one in court
21 and could be evicted. The court may be able to appoint a lawyer to represent you
without cost to you if you are low-income and are unable to afford a lawyer. If you
22 believe you are a qualifying low-income renter and would like an attorney appointed to
represent you, please contact the Eviction Defense Screening Line at 855-657-8387 or
23
apply online at https://nwjustice.org/apply-online. For additional resources, you may call
24 2-1-1 or the Northwest Justice Project CLEAR Hotline outside King County (888) 201-
1014 weekdays between 9:15 a.m. 12– 12:15 p.m., or (888) 387-7111 for seniors (age
25 60 and over). You may find additional information to help you at
http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org. Free or low-cost mediation services to assist in
26 _________________________________
Eviction Summons - 1 _________________________________
27 _________________________________
nonpayment of rent disputes before any judicial proceedings occur are also available at
1 dispute resolution centers throughout the state. You can find your nearest dispute
resolution center at https://www.resolutionwa.org.
2
3 HOW TO RESPOND: Phone calls to your Landlord or your Landlord's

lawyer are not a response. You may respond with a "notice of appearance." This is a
4 letter that includes the following:
(1) A statement that you are appearing in the court case
5 (2) Names of the landlord(s) and the tenant(s) (as listed above)
(3) Your name, your address where legal documents may be sent, your
6
signature, phone number (if any), and case number (if the case is filed)
7
This case □ is / □ is not filed with the court. If this case is filed, you need to also
8 file your response with the court by delivering a copy to the clerk of the court at:
King County Superior Court
9 401 Fourth Avenue North Room 2C
10
Kent, Washington 98032
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m
11
WHERE TO RESPOND: You must mail, fax, or hand deliver your response letter
12 to your Landlord's lawyer, or if no lawyer is named in the complaint, to your Landlord. If
you mail the response letter, you must do it 3 days before the deadline above. Request
13
receipt of a proof of mailing from the post office. If you hand deliver or fax it, you must
14
do it by the deadline above. The address is:
15 _______________________________ [Attorney/Landlord Name]

_______________________________ [Address]
16 _______________________________ [Fax, required if available]
17
COURT DATE: If you respond to this Summons, you will be notified of your
18
hearing date in a document called an "Order to Show Cause." This is usually mailed to
you. If you get notice of a hearing, you must go to the hearing. If you do not show up,
19 your landlord can evict you. Your landlord might also charge you more money. If you
move before the court date, you must tell your landlord or the landlord's attorney.
20
Dated ____________________
21
22 __________________________
Signature
23 __________________________
Print name
24
25
26 _________________________________
Eviction Summons - 2 _________________________________
27 _________________________________
1
7 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

FOR KING COUNTY
8
9
_______________________, No.
10
,
plaintiffs EVICTION COMPLAINT
11
(COMPLAINT FOR UNLAWFUL
12 v. DETAINER)
__________________________,
13 ,
14
Defendants.
15 Now comes plaintiff and states:
16 1. Plaintiff. Plaintiff is the owner or the authorized agent of the owner of real
17 property that is the subject of this claim and that is located in King County,
Washington and commonly known as
18
_____________________________________________________________
19
[Enter property address].
20
2. Defendant. Defendant(s) are residents of King County, Washington.
21 3. Rental agreement. Plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) entered into an agreement for
22 the defendant(s)’ occupancy of the premises. The defendants have been and
23 are still in possession of the premises. The rent is $_____________ per month.
4. Grounds for eviction. Defendant(s) have since had and are now in actual
24
possession of the premises but
25
[Check all that apply]
26 _______________________________
Eviction Complaint - 1 _______________________________
27 _______________________________
□ fail to pay rent and continued in occupancy after service of a notice to pay
1 rent or vacate
□ are in breach of the terms of a rental agreement other than payment of
2
rent and have continued in occupancy after service of a notice to comply
3 or vacate
□ the owner served four (4) or more ten-day notices to comply or vacate
4 within the past twelve months
□ the owner or a member of the owner's immediate family intend to occupy
5 the unit as their principal residence;
□ the owner has elected to sell the single-family residence in which you are
6
a tenant;
7 □ the owner seeks to discontinue sharing with a tenant the owners own
housing unit or an accessory dwelling unit;
8 □ the owner proffered a proposed new rental agreement which was not
accepted; and/or
9 □ the owner served notice terminating the lease as of the end of the lease
10
term served at least sixty days before the end of the lease term.
11
5. Notice. On _____________, 20 ___ [Enter date of service] defendant(s) were
12
served with
13 [Check all that apply]
14 □ a notice to pay rent or vacate
15
□ a notice to comply or vacate
□ a notice terminating a tenancy consistent with the grounds described in
16
Paragraph 4, above
17
□ a notice terminating a term lease
18
More than the allotted time has elapsed since the service of the notice and the
19 defendant(s) have neither complied nor vacated the premises. A true and exact copy
20 of the notice(s) are attached to this Complaint.
21
Wherefore, plaintiff(s) pray:
22
23 1. Possession. For restitution of the demised premises.

2. For declaratory relief finding the tenancy is terminated.
24
3. For immediate possession via issuance of a writ of restitution.
25
26 _______________________________
27 _______________________________
4. Rent. For past due rent in the amount of $_______________ [Enter amount]. For
1
such additional rent as has accrued at the time judgment is entered.
2
3 5. Late fees. For statutory late fees of $75.
4 6. Utilities. For all unpaid utilities that are the responsibility of the defendants in the
5 amount of $ _______________ and such additional amounts as have accrued at
6
the time judgment is entered.
7
7. Costs. For an award of plaintiff’s statutory costs.
8
8. For such other and further relief as the court deems just in the premises.
9
10
11
12 Verification. I swear under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of
Washington that I have read this complaint and know its contents to be true.
13
14
Dated ________________
15 __________________________
Signature
16 __________________________
Print name
17
18
Signed at __________________, WA
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26 _______________________________
27 _______________________________
1
6
7 FOR KING COUNTY
8
9
No.
,
10 Plaintiff/landlord/Owner
v. DECLARATION OF SERVICE
11
,
Defendant/Tenant/Occupant.
13
14 I swear and affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington
that the following is true and correct.
15
16 1. I am over eighteen years of age and a resident of the state of Washington,

and not a party to or a person with an interest in the outcome of this litigation.
17
2. On _______________, 20___ at ___________ (time of day) at
18
_____________________________________________ (address where served)
19
I served ____ copies of the eviction summons and the eviction complaint and
20 ___________________________ (any other documents served) on the
21 defendants by placing the documents into the hands of
22 __________________________________________ (Names of persons served).
23
Dated ___________________, 20____.
24 Signed at _________________, Washington.
Signature___________________
25 Name______________________
26
27 Declaration of Service-Pleadings- 1 ____________________________________

____________________________________
____________________________________
1
6
7 FOR KING COUNTY
8
9
No.
,
v. DECLARATION OF DUE DILIGENCE
11
,
13
14 I swear and affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington
15
16 1. I am over eighteen years of age and resident of the state of Washington, and
not a party to or a person with an interest in the outcome of this litigation
17
2. I made the following unsuccessful attempts at service of an eviction summons
18 and eviction complaint upon the defendant(s) at
19
________________________________________________ [property address]
20
21 Date ___________ Time of Day _________

22 What happened
________________________________________________________________
23
________________________________________________________________.
24
25
26
27 Declaration of Due Diligence- 1 ____________________________________

____________________________________
____________________________________
1 Date ___________ Time of Day _________
2
What happened
3 ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________.
4
5 Date ___________ Time of Day _________

6
What happened
7 ________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________.
8
9 3. When making diligent efforts at personal service declarant received no

10 answer or response. Defendants cannot be found for service of process.
11
12
Dated this ___ day of __________, 20____.
13
14
Signed at ______________________,WA .
15 ____________________
Signature
16
_____________________
17
Print name
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27 Declaration of Due Diligence- 2 ____________________________________

____________________________________
____________________________________
1
6
7 FOR KING COUNTY
8 __________________________ No.
,
9
Plaintiffs/landlord/owner PLAINTIFF’S DECLARATION FOR
10 ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
v.
11 __________________________
,
13 Defendants/Tenants/Occupants.
14 I swear and affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington
15
16
1. I own the property located in ____________________________________,
Washington________.
17
2. Based on my review of the enclosed declaration from process server’s
18
attempted service (declaration signed on ____________ by _____________)
19
and general familiarity with this matter I believe that defendants cannot be found
20 for the purposes of personal service.
21
22 DATED this ___ day of __________, 20____.

23
Signature___________________
24 Print name:____________________
25 Signed at: _____________________ [City of Signing]
26
27
Declaration for Alternative Service Page 1 of 1

1
6
7
FOR KING COUNTY
8
9 No.
,
10 plaintiffs DECLARATION OF SERVICE BY
POSTING AND MAILING

11 v.
12
,
13
Defendants.
14
I swear and affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington
15 that the following is true and correct.
1. I am over eighteen years of age, a resident of the state of Washington, and
16 not a party to or a person with an interest in the outcome of this litigation.
2. I posted conspicuously on the premises and mailed to the defendant(s) by
17
both regular first-class mail and certified mail _____ [number of copies] copies of
18 the eviction summons and eviction complaint to
19 _________________________________________________ [property address]
20 on ________________, 20____ [date of service].
21
Signed ______________, 20____.
22
at _______________________. [city where signed]
23
Signature _______________________
24 print name _____________________
25
26
27 Declaration of Service by Posting and Mailing 1 ____________________________________

____________________________________
____________________________________
1
6
7
FOR KING COUNTY
8
9 No.
,
10 Plaintiff/Landlord/Owner PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR
DEFAULT AND ORDER ISSUING WRIT
11 v. OF RESTITUTION
12
,
13
14
15 Come(s) now the plaintiff named above and move(s) the Court for an Order:
16
1. Relief Requested. Plaintiffs request the Court grant an order adjudging the
17
above named defendants to be in default and to issue a Writ of Restitution, and a
18
Judgment if the summons and complaint were served personally.
19
2. Statement of Facts. Defendants have been properly served with process, the
20
answer to the complaint is past due, and no response has been received.
21
22
2.1 Venue. Venue is proper as the premises in question lies in King County,
23 the defendants reside in King County, and the lease was entered into in
24 King County.
25
26
27 ________________________________________
________________________________________
Motion for Default- 1
________________________________________
3. Statement of Issues. Should an Order of Default be entered, a Writ of
1
Restitution issued, and if the summons and complaint were personally served
2
Judgment entered?
3
4. Evidence Relied Upon.
4
4.1 Unlawful detainer notices and proof of service.
5
4.2 Summons and Complaint and proof of service.
6
4.3 Declaration incorporated in this motion.
7 4.4 Files and records herein.
8 4.5 Department of Defense Military Status Report
9
5. Authority. CR 55; RCW 59.12.120; RCW 59.18.650.
10
11
6. Declaration. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of
Washington that the forgoing is true and correct.
12
13
DATED ________________, 20____.
14
15
__________________________
Signature
16
Print Name__________________
17
Signed at
18
______________________, WA
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27 ________________________________________
________________________________________
Motion for Default- 2
________________________________________
1
8
9 FOR KING COUNTY
10 _______________________, No.
11
DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF
12 v. PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR DEFAULT
13 ________________________,
14 Defendants/Tenants/Occupants.
15
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington
16
that I am over eighteen years of age, competent to testify as to the matters herein and
17
the following is true and correct:
18
1. I am the owner of the rental property located at
19
20 ________________________________________________, Washington________.
21 2. I manage the rental property, regularly keep records including payment histories,
22 and have firsthand knowledge of all matters stated herein.

23
3. The defendants failed to cure unlawful detainer notices that were served.
24
4. We have received no response to the Complaint from the defendants.
25
26
Declaration in Support of Plaintiff’s ____________________________________
27 Motion for Default - 1 ____________________________________
____________________________________
5. Upon information and belief, no defendant serves in the US military.
1
2
6. We checked recently, and the defendants still occupy the rental property.
3 7. The defendants are in arrears in rent in the amount of $_____________________,
4 and utilities in the amount of $_____________________.

5
6
Dated ______________________, 20____
7
Signed at ____________________, Washington
8
9
_______________________________
10 Signature
11 _______________________________
Print Name
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Declaration in Support of Plaintiff’s ____________________________________
27 Motion for Default - 2 ____________________________________
____________________________________
1
6
7
FOR KING COUNTY
8
9 No.
,
10 Plaintiff/landlord/Owner MOTION FOR ORDER TO SHOW
CAUSE
11 v.
12
,
14
I. Relief Requested
15
Plaintiff respectfully moves the court for an order directing the defendant(s) to appear
16 and show cause, if any they have, why a Writ of Restitution should not be issued
17 restoring to the plaintiff possession of the property described in the complaint and
18 further to show cause, if any they have, why judgment should not be entered as prayed
for in the complaint.
19
20
II. Statement of Facts
21
Plaintiff is the owner and/or landlord of certain real property and has brought an
22 unlawful detainer action against the defendant(s).
23
24 III. Statement of Issues
25
Should an Order to Show Cause be entered?
26
27 ____________________________________
Motion for Order to Show Cause - 1 ____________________________________
____________________________________
IV. Evidence Relied Upon
1
The record herein. Unlawful detainer notices, summons and complaint, answer or
2
notice of appearance, and proof of service.
3
4 V. Authority
5 RCW 59.18.370; CR 5.
8 DATED this ________________, 20____.

9 Signature______________________
10 Print Name ___________________
11
12
13
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15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27 ____________________________________
Motion for Order to Show Cause - 2 ____________________________________
____________________________________
1
6
7 FOR KING COUNTY
8 No.
,
9
Plaintiff/landlord/Owner ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
10 v.
[CLERK’S ACTION REQUIRED]
11 ,
12 Defendant/Tenant/Occupant.
13
This matter having come on regularly for hearing this date upon the motion of the
14
plaintiff for an order to show cause why a writ of restitution should not be issued
15
restoring possession of the property described in the complaint and further to show
16 cause why Judgment should not be entered as prayed for in the complaint the court
17 being fully advised in the premises it is hereby
18 ORDERED that the defendants are required to appear
at 9:00 A.M. on ____________________, 20____ [date of hearing] and then and there to
19
show cause, if any they have,
20
1. Why a Writ of Restitution should not be issued restoring to the plaintiff
21
possession of the property described in the complaint.
22
2. Why judgment should not be awarded as prayed for in the plaintiff’s complaint.
23 It is further ORDERED
24 1. All court hearings will be conducted virtually by telephone, video, or other
25
electronic means. In rare circumstances and with the court’s approval, the parties
may appear in-person and must comply with social distancing requirements.
26
____________________________________
27
____________________________________
Order to Show Cause - 1 ____________________________________
2. Parties may appear via Zoom by using:
1
DIRECT LINK: https://kingcounty.zoom.us/j/95589486575
2 or
TELEPHONE: +1 253 215 8782
3
3. If the defendants fail to appear at the hearing and show cause, the court may
4
a. order the sheriff to remove all persons from the property and restore
5
possession of the property to the plaintiffs, and
6 b. grant other and further relief including but not limited to damages for
7 reasonable rental value and costs of suit.
8 4. Plaintiff may serve this Order to Show Cause by mail pursuant to CR5.
10 DATED _________________________
11 __________________________
Judge/Commissioner
12
13
Presented by:
14
___________________________
15 Signature
___________________________
16 Print name
17
Date _____________________
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
____________________________________
27
____________________________________
Order to Show Cause - 2 ____________________________________
1
6
7
FOR KING COUNTY
8
9 No.
,
DECLARATION OF MAILING
11 v.
12
,
13
14
I swear and affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington
16 I mailed via the US Postal Service regular first class mail postage prepaid to the
17 defendant(s) ______ copies of the motion for order to show cause, order to show
18 cause, proposed order, and _____________________________[ other documents, if any]

to _____________________________________________________ [property address]
19
on ___________________, 20 ____.
20
21
Dated _____________________, 20_____
22
Signed at _____________________, Washington
23
24 Signature_________________
25 Print name__________________
26
Declaration of Mailing ____________________________________
27 ____________________________________
____________________________________
1
6
7 FOR KING COUNTY
8
9
No.
,
10
Plaintiff/landlord/Owner FINDINGS OF FACT AND
11 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW; JUDGMENT;
v. ORDER ISSUING WRIT OF
12 RESTITUTION
,
14
15
JUDGMENT SUMMARY
16
17 A. Judgment Creditor ______________________________[landlord(s)]
18
B. Judgment Debtor _______________________________[tenant(s)]
C. Principal Judgment Amount $_____________
19
D. Interest to Date of Judgment $_____________
20
E. Attorney’s Fees $_____________
21
F. Costs $_____________
22 G. TOTAL $_____________
23 H. Judgment shall bear interest at 9% per annum.
24 I. Attorney for Judgment Creditor

J. Attorney for Judgment Debtor
25
26 ____________________________________
____________________________________
Judgment - 1
27 ____________________________________
Plaintiffs move for judgment against defendants. The basis for venue is the
1
location of the subject property in and the residence of the defendants in King County,
2
Washington. Defendants have been served with a summons and complaint.
3 This matter having come on regularly before the court upon an unlawful detainer
4 action requesting a judgment and writ of restitution and it appearing to the court that the
5 defendants have been duly served with the summons and complaint and that venue is
proper, the court being fully advised makes the following:
6
Finding of Facts
7
1. Plaintiff(s) is the owner of the premises commonly known as
8
__________________________________________________. [property address]
9
2. Defendant(s) entered into a lease for the premises at a rate of $_____________
10
per month.
11
3. Grounds for eviction. Defendants have since had and are now in actual
12 possession of the premises but
13 [Check all that apply]
□ failed to pay rent and continued in occupancy after failing to cure a notice
14
to pay rent or vacate
15
16
rent and have continued in occupancy after failing to cure a notice to
17 comply or vacate
18 □ have continued in occupancy after expiration of a notice to terminate
19
tenancy
□ ___________________________________________________________
20
___________________________________________________________
21
_________________________________________________________.
22
23
4. Notice. Defendant(s) were served with
24
25 □ statutorily compliant repayment plan
26 ____________________________________
____________________________________
Judgment - 2
27 ____________________________________
□ ERPP Notice and Resource Information
1
□ a notice to pay rent or vacate
2
3 □ a notice to terminate tenancy
4
5 5. More than the allotted time has elapsed since the service of the notice and the
defendant(s) have neither complied nor vacated the premises.
6
6. Summons and complaint. On _____________, 20 ___ [Enter date of service]
7
defendants were served with an eviction summons and eviction complaint by
8
personal service and
9 □ answered the complaint or otherwise appeared
10 □ failed to answer or appear
11
12
7. Show cause hearing or Default. [Check applicable boxes].
13
□ Default. No defendant having appeared in the action, no show cause hearing
has been scheduled.
14
15
□ Show Cause Hearing. The defendants were served notice of the hearing of
__________________,20____ [Enter date of hearing.] and
16
□ appeared at the hearing
17
□ failed to appear at the hearing
18
8. Principal judgment amount.
19 The defendants owe $_____________________ for
20 _____________________________________________________ (describe).
21 The plaintiffs are entitled to pro-rated rent for the current month of
$_____________. The principal judgment amount is the total,
22
$______________.
23
9. Costs. Plaintiff’s costs for this action amount to $___________ consisting of:
24
filing fee, ex parte via the clerk fee, process server fee, clerk issuance of the
25 writ of restitution, and the sheriff’s fee.
26 ____________________________________
____________________________________
Judgment - 3
27 ____________________________________
1
Conclusions of Law
2
1. The plaintiffs have met the burden of proof to establish the allegations in the
3
complaint.
4
5 2. Defendants have unlawfully detained the premises.
6 3. □ [Check if applicable]. Default. The defendants are adjudged to be in default.

7 4. Venue is proper.
8
5. The plaintiff is entitled to a writ of restitution.
9
6. The plaintiff is entitled to a judgment.
10
11
12
Judgment
13 The court having made findings of fact and conclusions of law now therefore it is hereby
14 ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that:

15
1. The defendants have unlawful detained the premises commonly known as
16
_________________________________________________. [Enter property address.]
17
18
2. □ [Check if applicable]. Default. The defendants are adjudged to be in default.
19
3. THE CLERK IS ORDERED TO PLEASE ISSUE FORTHWITH A WRIT OF
20
21
RESTITUTION FOR THE SAME PREMISES. The writ will authorize the sheriff to
22 break and enter and to use any additional reasonable force to enforce this order
23 if necessary. The writ will be returnable ten (10) days after issuance and will be
24
automatically extended for an additional forty (40) day period without further court
25
order.
26 ____________________________________
____________________________________
Judgment - 4
27 ____________________________________
4. Plaintiffs are awarded judgment against the defendants as described in the
1
judgment summary above. These sums shall accrue interest at the nine percent
2
3 per annum until paid. Damages not awarded are reserved.
6 Dated ___________________
7 __________________________
Judge/Commissioner
8
9
Presented by:
10 Date ___________________
11 Signature__________________
12
Print name __________________
13
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15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26 ____________________________________
____________________________________
Judgment - 5
27 ____________________________________
1
6
7 FOR KING COUNTY
8
9
No.
,
10 Plaintiff/landlord/Owner ORDER TO CLERK TO ISSUE WRIT OF
RESTITUTION
11 v.
[Clerk’s Action Required]
12 ,
13
14
The matter having come on motion and supporting documents of the plaintiff(s) for a
15 writ of restitution restoring the plaintiff to the premises, the Court makes the following
Findings and Conclusions:
16
Finding of Facts
17
1. Plaintiff(s) is the owner of the premises commonly known as
18
_________________________________________________ [Enter property address.]
19
2. Venue. Venue is proper as the rental property is in King County and the defendants
20 reside in King County.
21 3. Grounds for eviction. Defendant(s) have since had and are now in actual
22 possession of the premises but [Check all that apply] .

□ failed to pay rent and continued in occupancy after failing to cure a notice
23
to pay rent or vacate
24
25
26
____________________________________
____________________________________
27 Order to Issue Writ of Restitution - 1 ____________________________________
1
rent and have continued in occupancy after failing to cure a notice to
2
comply or vacate
3 □ have continued in occupancy after expiration of a notice to terminate
4 tenancy
5 □ ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
6
_________________________________________________________.
7
4. Notice. Defendant(s) were served with
8
9 □ statutorily compliant repayment plan
10 □ ERPP Notice and Resource Information
11
□ a notice to pay rent or vacate
12
□ a notice to terminate tenancy
13
14
5. More than the allotted time has elapsed since the service of the notice and the
15 defendant(s) have neither complied nor vacated the premises.
16 6. Summons and complaint. On _____________, 20 ___ [Enter date of service]
17
defendant(s) were served with an eviction summons and eviction complaint by
posting and mailing, and
18
□ answered the complaint or otherwise appeared
19
□ failed to answer or appear
20
21 7. Show cause hearing or default. [Check applicable boxes].

22 □ Default. No defendant having appeared in the action, no show cause hearing
23 has been scheduled.

□ Hearing. The defendants were served notice of the hearing of
24
______________, 20_____ [Enter date of hearing.] and
25
26
____________________________________
____________________________________
□ appeared at the hearing
1
□ failed to appear at the hearing
2
3 Conclusions of Law
4 1. The plaintiffs have met the burden of proof to establish the allegations in the
5 complaint.
6
2. Defendants have unlawfully detained the premises.
7
8
4. The plaintiffs are entitled to immediate possession via a writ of restitution.
9
10
5. Venue is proper.
11
12 It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that:

13
1. The plaintiffs have met the burden of proof to establish the allegations in the
14
complaint.
15
16
3. The defendants have unlawful detained the premises commonly known as
17
18
________________________________________________________
19 [Enter property address.]
20 4. The plaintiffs are entitled to a writ of restitution.
21 5. THE CLERK IS ORDERED TO PLEASE ISSUE FORTHWITH A WRIT OF

22
RESTITUTION FOR THE SAME PREMISES. The writ will authorize the sheriff to
23
break and enter if necessary. The writ will be returnable ten (10) days after
24
issuance and will be automatically extended for additional forty (40) day period
25
without further court order.
26
____________________________________
____________________________________
6. Damages issues reserved. All other issues including but not limited to
1
monetary judgment, court costs, attorney fees are reserved.
2
3
Dated ________________________
4
____________________________
5
Judge/Commissioner
6
Presented by:
7
Date __________________
8
Signature___________________
9
Print name ____________________
10
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26
____________________________________
____________________________________
1
6
7
FOR KING COUNTY
8
9 ______________________ No.
10
v. Plaintiff’s Certificate of Compliance
11
12
_______________________
13 Defendants/Tenants/Occupants
14 This form must be filled out and filed at least 2 days before the return hearing is
scheduled for the order to show cause on any unlawful detainer action. Working copies shall
15 be sent to SCExparteUD@kingcounty.gov
16
The undersigned is the plaintiff(pro se) in this proceeding, and offers this document for
17
the court to rely upon in the entry of the final papers. I certify that the following is true and
correct upon penalty of perjury according the laws of the State of Washington, at King County.
18
I have reviewed the file in this case or have personal knowledge that each relevant
19 requirement has been checked and complied with:
20
___ 1. The ( ) day Notice to Terminate Tenancy was served on ________________,
21
and proof of service has been filed. See docket number _____.
22
___ 2. The Notice to Terminate Tenancy complies with statutory requirements.
23
___ 3. The Notice of Terminate Tenancy is attached to the Complaint.
24 ___ 4. The Complaint has been verified by the plaintiff.
25 ___ 5. The Summons and Complaint was served on __________________, and the proof
26 of service has been filed. See docket number _____.
27
Plaintiff’s Certificate of Compliance - 1
_____________________
______________________
_____________________
___ 6. The Summons Complies with the statutory requirements.
1
___ 7. The ADR certificate of compliance is filed. See docket number _____.
2
___ 8. The Order to Show Cause was served on ______________, and proof of service
3
has been filed. See docket number ____.
4
___ 9. The proposed order has been uploaded to the OFR.
5
___ 10. The Plaintiff certifies that Washington State, King County, and local “Just Cause
6
and Notice” for the City of ______________ have been reviewed and Plaintiff certifies
7 that those requirements have been satisfied.
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10
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Presented by:
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DATED _________________, 20____
14
Signed at ____________________, WA
15 Name___________________
16 Signature_____________________
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Plaintiff’s Certificate of Compliance - 2
_____________________
______________________
_____________________
1
6
7
FOR KING COUNTY
8
9 No.
,
v. REQUEST FOR STORAGE OF
11
PERSONAL PROPERTY
,
12
13
14
I/we hereby request the landlord to store our personal property. I/we understand that
I/we am/are responsible for the actual or reasonable costs of moving and storing the
15 property, whichever is less. If I/we fail to pay these costs, the landlord may sell or
dispose of the property pursuant to and within the time frame permitted under RCW
16 59.18.312(3).
17
Any notice of sale required under RCW 59.18.312(3) must be sent to the tenants at the
18
following address:
19 Tenant’s Forwarding Address
20
________________________
21
________________________
IF NO ADDRESS IS PROVIDED, NOTICE OF SALE WILL BE SENT TO THE LAST
22 KNOWN ADDRESS OF THE TENANT(S).
23 Dated: ___________________
24 ___________________________________
25
Request for Storage of Personal Property ____________________________________
26 ____________________________________
____________________________________
1 Tenant-Print Name ___________________
2 ___________________________________
3 Tenant-Print Name __________________
5 This notice may be delivered or mailed to the landlord or the landlord's representative at
6 the following address:
7 _____________________________
8 _____________________________
9 _____________________________
10 This notice may also be served by facsimile to the landlord or the landlord's
11 representative at:
12 Facsimile Number ____________________
13
14 IMPORTANT
IF YOU WANT YOUR LANDLORD TO STORE YOUR PROPERTY, THIS WRITTEN
15
REQUEST MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE LANDLORD NO LATER THAN THREE (3)
16
DAYS AFTER THE SHERIFF SERVES THE WRIT OF RESTITUTION. YOU SHOULD
RETAIN PROOF OF SERVICE.
17
IMPORTANT NOTICE - PARTIAL PAYMENTS
18
YOUR LANDLORD'S ACCEPTANCE OF A PARTIAL PAYMENT FROM YOU AFTER
19
SERVICE OF THIS WRIT OF RESTITUTION WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY
20
POSTPONE OR STOP YOUR EVICTION. IF YOU HAVE A WRITTEN AGREEMENT
WITH YOUR LANDLORD THAT THE EVICTION WILL BE POSTPONED OR
21 STOPPED, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THE
AGREEMENT TO THE SHERIFF. THE SHERIFF WILL NOT CEASE ACTION
22 UNLESS YOU PROVIDE A COPY OF THE AGREEMENT. AT THE DIRECTION OF
THE COURT THE SHERIFF MAY TAKE FURTHER ACTION.
23
24
25
Request for Storage of Personal Property ____________________________________
26 ____________________________________
____________________________________
1
6
7
FOR KING COUNTY
8
9 No.
,
10 Plaintiff/landlord/Owner WRIT OF RESTITUTION
v.
11
,
12
__________________________ ,
13
14
15 State of Washington to the Sheriff of King County, Greetings:
16
Whereas, on the _____day of ___________, 20___, on the application of the plaintiff
17 the Court entered an order granting a Writ of Restitution restoring to the plaintiff the
property in the complaint and hereinafter described.
18
The Sheriff will deliver to the plaintiff possession of the premises described in the
19
complaint located at the street address at
20
_________________________
21 _________________________
[Enter property address.]
22
to break and enter, if necessary, and make due return of this Writ within ten(10) days
23 from this date according to law, PROVIDED that if this writ is not returned in ten days
24
from this date, then the sheriff’s deadline to make return of this writ shall be
automatically extended without further court order for an additional forty (40) day period.
25
____________________________________
26
Writ of Restitution1 ____________________________________
____________________________________
1
IMPORTANT NOTICE - PARTIAL PAYMENTS
2
YOUR LANDLORD'S ACCEPTANCE OF A PARTIAL PAYMENT FROM YOU AFTER
3 SERVICE OF THIS WRIT OF RESTITUTION WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY
POSTPONE OR STOP YOUR EVICTION. IF YOU HAVE A WRITTEN AGREEMENT
4 WITH YOUR LANDLORD THAT THE EVICTION WILL BE POSTPONED OR
STOPPED, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THE
5 AGREEMENT TO THE SHERIFF. THE SHERIFF WILL NOT CEASE ACTION
UNLESS YOU PROVIDE A COPY OF THE AGREEMENT. AT THE DIRECTION OF
6
THE COURT THE SHERIFF MAY TAKE FURTHER ACTION.
7
8
Witness, the Hon. ______________________________________,
9 Judge/Commissioner of above captioned Superior Court, and the seal of said Court
affixed this ____ day of _________________, 20_____.
10
11
12
___________________
Clerk of Said Court
13
By ________________________
14
Deputy
15
16
17 Date ________________________
18 Signature___________________
19 Print name ____________________
20
21
22
23
24
25
____________________________________
26
Writ of Restitution2 ____________________________________
____________________________________
NOTICE OF DEFAULT FOR RENT AND/OR
PAYMENT PLAN ORDERED BY COURT
__________________________________ NAME(S)
__________________________________ ADDRESS
__________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP
THIS IS NOTICE THAT YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF YOUR RENT AND/OR PAYMENT PLAN
ORDERED BY THE COURT. YOUR LANDLORD HAS RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
PAYMENTS:
DATE _________________
AMOUNT $________________
DATE _________________
AMOUNT $________________
DATE _________________
AMOUNT $________________
THE LANDLORD MAY SCHEDULE YOUR PHYSICAL EVICTION WITHIN THREE CALENDAR
DAYS OF SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE. TO STOP A PHYSICAL EVICTION, YOU ARE REQUIRED
TO PAY THE BALANCE OF YOUR RENT AND/OR PAYMENT PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF
$_____________________.
PAYMENT MAY BE MADE TO THE COURT OR TO THE LANDLORD. IF YOU FAIL

TO PAY THE BALANCE WITHIN THREE CALENDAR DAYS, THE LANDLORD MAY
PROCEED WITH A PHYSICAL EVICTION FOR POSSESSION OF THE UNIT THAT
YOU ARE RENTING.
DATE ____________________
____________________
SIGNATURE
LANDLORD/AGENT
NAME _______________________
ADDRESS _______________________
PHONE _______________________
Notice of Default for rent and/or payment plan

1
7 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

FOR KING COUNTY
8
___________________________________ No.
9 _______________________,
Plaintiff/landlord/Owner DECLARATION OF SERVICE OF
10 v. NOTICE OF DEFAULT FOR
11 __________________________________________
RENT AND/OR PAYMENT PLAN
____________________________, ORDERED BY COURT
I declare and affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington
15 1. I am over eighteen years of age and competent to testify as to the matters
herein.
16
2. On the ___ day of ___________, 20 ____ I served the defendants
17
___________________________________
18
with a Notice of default for rent and/or payment plan ordered by court, a true and exact
19
copy of which is attached, by
20 [check one]
___ personally serving the document(s) to him/her/them in hand
21
22
___ leaving the document(s) with a person of suitable age and discretion and
mailing from the same county as the property is located a copy addressed
23 the person entitled thereto at their place of residence
24 ___ after knocking with no response, posting the document(s) conspicuously

on the premises and also mailing a copy through the US postal system
25
26 ____________________________________
____________________________________
27 Declaration of Service-Notice of Default ____________________________________
Landlord’s name, address, and phone number
from the same county as the property is located addressed to the
1
defendants at the place where the premises unlawfully held are situated
2
4
DATED _______________, 20____.
5
Signature _____________________
6
Print Name:____________________
7
Signed at: _____________________ [City of Signing]
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18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26 ____________________________________
____________________________________
27 Declaration of Service-Notice of Default ____________________________________
Landlord’s name, address, and phone number
FOR KING COUNTY
___________________________________ No.
________________,
Plaintiff/landlord/Owner DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF
v. MOTION TO LIFT STAY ON WRIT OF
__________________________________________ RESTITUTION
__________________,
I declare and affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of
Washington that the following is true and correct.
1. I am over eighteen years of age and competent to testify as to the matters
herein.
2. I am the owner of the rental property in dispute, and/or manage the property.
3. I have first-hand knowledge of facts asserted in this declaration.
4. The defendants defaulted on payments required under a court imposed
payment plan.
5. The defendants were served a Notice of Default for rent and/or payment plan
ordered by the court.
6. The cure period on the notice has passed. The defendants failed to cure the
____________________________________
Declaration in Support of Motion to Lift Stay ____________________________________
____________________________________
Notice.
7. The plaintiffs have not received payment since the Notice of Default for rent
was served. I checked the Superior Court Clerk’s office and was informed
there have been no payments in the court registry since the Notice of Default
for rent was served.
8. The defendant(s) remain in possession of the rental property.
DATED ______________, 20____.
Signature _____________________
Print Name:____________________
Signed at: ___________________, WA [City of Signing]
____________________________________
Declaration in Support of Motion to Lift Stay ____________________________________
____________________________________
1
6
7
FOR KING COUNTY
8
9 No.
,
10 Plaintiff/landlord/Owner MOTION TO LIFT STAY ON WRIT OF
RESTITUTION
11 v.
12
,
13
14
I. Relief Requested
15
Plaintiff respectfully moves the court for an order lifting the stay on the writ of restitution.
16 II. Statement of Facts
17 The Court previously entered an order staying the writ of restitution and ordering a
18 payment plan. The defendant(s) missed a payment on the payment plan. Plaintiff
served a Notice of Default for rent and/or payment plan ordered by the court. The
19
defendant(s) failed to cure the Notice of Default.
20
21
III. Statement of Issues
22 Should the stay on the writ of restitution be lifted?
23
24 IV. Evidence Relied Upon

1) Plaintiff’s declaration in support of this motion.
25
2) Declaration of service of Notice of Default for rent and/or payment plan.
26
____________________________________
Motion to Lift Stay - 1 ____________________________________
27
____________________________________
1
V. Authority
2
3
RCW 59.18.410.
4
6
DATED this ________________, 20____.
Signature______________________
7
Print Name ___________________
8
10
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____________________________________
Motion to Lift Stay - 2 ____________________________________
27
____________________________________
1
7
FOR KING COUNTY
8
9 No.
,
10 Plaintiff/landlord/Owner ORDER TO LIFT STAY ON WRIT OF
v. RESTITUTION
11
, [CLERK’S ACTION REQUIRED]

12
14
This matter having come on motion of the plaintiff for an order lifting the stay on the writ
15
of restitution the Court FINDS
16
17
1. The Court previously entered an order staying the writ of restitution and ordering
18
a payment plan.
19
2. The defendant(s) missed a payment on the payment plan.
20 3. Plaintiff served a Notice of Default. The defendant(s) failed to cure the Notice of
21 Default.
22
It is hereby ORDERED that
23
24
25
26
_______________________________
27 Order to Lift Stay - 1 _______________________________
_______________________________
1
2 The stay on the writ of restitution is lifted immediately and the sheriff may
3 execute on the writ.
6
DATED ________________, 20____.
7
_____________________________
8 Judge/Commissioner
9
10 Presented by:
11
Date_______________________
12
___________________________
13 Signature
___________________________
14
Print name
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
_______________________________
27 Order to Lift Stay - 2 _______________________________
_______________________________
Sheriff's Mandatory Eviction Data Form
An incomplete data form may prevent or delay scheduling your eviction. 

Writs cannot be served without 24 hour property access. 
Key/card/access code must be provided to secured access properties.
Form must be completed by the on-site property manager
King County Superior Court case number:
Check all that apply:
Commercial Residential Sublet Post Foreclosure Mobile Home
24 hour Contact person or Landlord (person with whom the detective will coordinate the eviction):
Name: Cell:
Direct Office phone: Ext.:
E-mail:
Eviction property address (include complex or business name as it appears on property & zip code):
Is this a secured building? Yes No If yes, key or entry code required:
Is there on-site management? Yes No Management office hours:
Tenant Information
Please list the full names and dates of birth for the tenants and others known to be residing at this property.
Full name (First, Middle, Last): Date of birth, driver's license # or state Contact phone number(s) for
ID#: tenant:
Number of children and approximate ages:
Hazard Information
To the best of your knowledge, answer the following:
Have police ever responded to the property? Yes No
Do tenants have suspected mental health issues? Yes No
Suspected drug activity? Yes No
Threats or acts of violence? Yes No
Suspected weapon(s) at property? Yes No
If yes, please explain:
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Reason(s) for the eviction:
Are there any detached storage units or garages? Yes No

List types of pets known to be living at the residence:
Do the tenants have any disabilities/mental health conditions that will require special accommodations?
Yes No
If yes, please include other agencies to be contacted, caseworker's name:
Any additional information:
Form completed by:
Are you the on-site property manager with firsthand knowledge of the tenants? Yes No
Print name Date
Declaration 
Under penalty of perjury I declare as follows:
I am the on-site property manager with firsthand knowledge of the property and tenants. I have
conducted a diligent search for the information the Sheriff has requested to identify the persons to be
evicted. I have been thorough in documenting my knowledge of the tenants and any known hazards.”
Dated this day of ,
Signature
Print name
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Just Cause Eviction State-Wide

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New State-Wide Just Cause Eviction Law:

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Local Eviction Laws:

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Unincorporated King County

 mandatory additional language required on pay or vacate notices

Eviction Resolution Pilot Program (ERPP)

An unlawful detainer notice is generally required before serving a summons and

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Renton. Renton has a rental registration program.

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1) Delivering a copy personally to each adult tenant.

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Notice to Terminate Tenancy

Summons and Complaint

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Put a due date in the appropriate blank before filing or serving.

Enter a complete rental property address, including a unit number if applicable.

Service of the Summons and Complaint

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Filing the Summons and Complaint

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Sheriff fees are posted on the sheriff’s website:

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Sheriff fees are posted on the sheriff’s website:

Court Imposed Payment Plans

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To: _____________________________________________ as a tenant residing at

______________________________________________, Washington 98_____.

Your past due rent totals $________________ which includes

Your monthly rent during this period was $_____________.

You may respond to __________________________________________ WA 98______.

FOURTEEN-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE THE PREMISES

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $_________________________

Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises- General

WHERE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE IS TO BE PAID:

Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises- General

FOURTEEN-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE THE PREMISES

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $_________________________

Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises-Seattle

RIGHT TO LEGAL COUNSEL: CITY LAW PROVIDES RENTERS WHO

Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises-Seattle

Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises-Seattle

FOURTEEN-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE THE PREMISES

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $_________________________

Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises- Burien

Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises- Burien

Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises- Burien

FOURTEEN-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE THE PREMISES

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $_________________________

Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises-Kenmore

Fourteen Day Notice to Pay Rent of Vacate the Premises-Kenmore

__________________________________________, Washington 98_.

You may respond to ____________________________________ WA 98.

DATED ______________, 20

DATED ___________, 20.

21 Date ___ Time of Day _

5 Date ___ Time of Day _

22 DATED this _ day of ____, 20.

20 on ____________, 20 [date of service].

8 DATED this ____________, 20.