Revised Code of Washington Chapter 59.12 — Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer
Forcible entry and unlawful detainer procedure: grounds for summary eviction, notice to quit, show-cause hearings, writ of restitution, and landlord remedies. Applies to commercial and residential tenancies not covered by the RLTA. 27 sections (§§ 59.12.010–59.12.230), confirmed 2026-10-07.
Provisions (27)
§ 59.12.010
Forcible entry defined.
§ 59.12.020
Forcible detainer defined.
§ 59.12.030
Unlawful detainer defined.
§ 59.12.032
Unlawful detainer action -- Compliance with RCW 61.24.040 and 61.24.060.
§ 59.12.035
Holding over on agricultural land, effect of.
§ 59.12.040
Service of notice -- Proof of service.
§ 59.12.050
Jurisdiction of proceedings.
§ 59.12.060
Parties defendant.
§ 59.12.070
Complaint -- Summons.
§ 59.12.080
Summons -- Contents -- Service.
§ 59.12.085
Alternative service of summons -- Limitation on jurisdiction.
§ 59.12.090
Writ of restitution -- Bond.
§ 59.12.100
Service of writ -- Bond to stay writ.
§ 59.12.110
Modification of bond.
§ 59.12.120
Judgment by default.
§ 59.12.121
Pleading by defendant.
§ 59.12.130
Jury -- Actions given preference.
§ 59.12.140
Proof in forcible entry and detainer.
§ 59.12.150
Amendment to conform to proof.
§ 59.12.160
Amendments.
§ 59.12.170
Judgment -- Execution.
§ 59.12.180
Rules of practice.
§ 59.12.190
Relief against forfeiture.
§ 59.12.200
Appellate review -- Stay bond.
§ 59.12.210
Effect of stay bond.
§ 59.12.220
Writ of restitution suspended pending appeal.
§ 59.12.230