Eviction Notice Form Washington State

NOTICE TO QUIT / EVICTION NOTICE

STATE OF WASHINGTON

1. DOCUMENT PREAMBLE & RECITALS

This Notice to Quit (the “Notice”) is issued on this [Day] day of [Month], [Year] (the “Effective Date”), by [Landlord Name/Property Management Company] (“Landlord”), with a principal address at [Landlord Address], to [Tenant Name(s)] (“Tenant”), concerning the residential premises located at:

Property Address: [Street Address, City, State, Zip Code] (the “Premises”).

RECITALS: WHEREAS, the parties entered into a written/oral rental agreement dated [Date of Lease] (the “Lease Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the Tenant is currently in possession of the Premises; and WHEREAS, the Tenant has committed a breach of the Lease Agreement or applicable Washington State Law as detailed in Section 3 herein; NOW, THEREFORE, the Landlord hereby serves this formal notice in accordance with the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 59.12 and 59.18.

2. OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS

1. “Act” shall mean the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, RCW 59.18, as amended.
2. “Default” shall mean the failure of the Tenant to perform any obligation required under the Lease Agreement or the Act.
3. “Cure Period” shall mean the statutory period provided to the Tenant to rectify a remediable breach.
4. “Premises” shall mean the real property described in the Preamble, including all appurtenances thereto.
5. “Service” shall mean the delivery of this notice in compliance with RCW 59.12.040.

3. SUBSTANTIVE TERMS & OBLIGATIONS

1. Nature of Default: The Tenant is hereby notified that they are in violation of the Lease Agreement for the following reason(s): [ ] Non-payment of Rent in the amount of $[Dollar Amount]. [ ] Breach of Lease Covenant: [Description of specific lease provision breached]. [ ] Unauthorized occupants or pets. [ ] Other: [Specific description of violation].
2. Compliance Requirement: Tenant is required to: [ ] Pay the outstanding balance of $[Dollar Amount] in full. [ ] Cease and desist the activity described above immediately. [ ] Vacate and surrender the Premises by [Date].
3. Performance Metrics: All payments must be delivered via [Certified Funds/Electronic Portal] to the Landlord’s designated address. Acceptance of partial payment does not constitute a waiver of this Notice unless otherwise agreed in writing.

4. DEFAULT, TERMINATION, AND REMEDIES

1. Cure Period: In accordance with RCW 59.12.030, the Tenant is granted [Number, e.g., 14] days from the date of service to remedy the default or vacate the Premises.
2. Failure to Cure: Should the Tenant fail to comply within the specified Cure Period, the Landlord shall proceed with an Unlawful Detainer action pursuant to RCW 59.12.070.
3. Remedies: Upon expiration of the Cure Period without compliance, the Landlord reserves the right to: a. Seek a Writ of Restitution for possession of the Premises. b. Pursue recovery of unpaid rent, late fees, and statutory interest. c. Seek recovery of reasonable attorney fees and court costs as permitted by the Act.

5. BOILERPLATE LEGAL PROVISIONS

1. Governing Law: This Notice shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict of law principles.
2. Severability: If any provision of this Notice is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
3. Entire Agreement: This document constitutes the entire notice regarding the specific breach cited herein and supersedes all prior communications, whether written or oral.
4. Dispute Resolution: Any litigation arising out of this Notice shall be initiated in the Superior Court of [County Name] County, Washington. The prevailing party in any such action shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and litigation costs.
5. Force Majeure: Neither party shall be held liable for failure to perform their obligations under this Notice if such failure is caused by an act of God, fire, flood, or other unforeseeable event beyond the reasonable control of the party.

6. FORMAL EXECUTION BLOCK

LANDLORD:

Signature: ___________________________ Print Name: [Signatory Name] Title: [Title/Position] Date: [Date]

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT BY TENANT: (Note: Signature does not imply agreement with the contents, only receipt of the notice.)

Signature: ___________________________ Print Name: [Tenant Name] Date: [Date]

SERVICE AFFIDAVIT: I, [Name of Server], declare that I served this Notice on the [Day] day of [Month], [Year] by [Method of Service: Personal Delivery/Posting/Mailing].

Signature: ___________________________