Posted by John Merchant on August 04, 2004 at 19:06:27:
Yup, the RCW’s clearly lay out the path to pro se representation for the do-it-yourself LL, such as you, and you’re obviously doing it according to the book.
Congratulations…and what fee are you charging clients for this, “counselor”? 
Found in Wa RCW code - Posted by Mike
Posted by Mike on July 29, 2004 at 19:07:47:
I was browsing my state’s law on Landlord/Tenants and came across this little gem:
RCW 59.18.415
Applicability to certain single family dwelling leases.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any lease of a single family dwelling for a period of a year or more or to any lease of a single family dwelling containing a bona fide option to purchase by the tenant: PROVIDED, That an attorney for the tenant must approve on the face of the agreement any lease exempted from the provisions of this chapter as provided for in this section.
Does this mean that Lease/Options in Wa are basically purchase agreements and that you can’t evict someone? If so, that’s pretty scary…
Wa RCW - Posted by John Merchant
Posted by John Merchant on August 02, 2004 at 12:41:29:
Under RCW, an eviction/termination must just be handled as per statutes, and it is a little different from a month-to-month rental.*
I’m pretty familiar with RCWs, so if I can help you unravel any issues, call me@ (253) 228-2277
*Under RCWs a plain old T eviction must be handled so carefully it’s tricky unto itself…Oly is T minded these days, & T is always in the right & the LL is the evil “heavy”!
Re: Found in Wa RCW code - Posted by Mike
Posted by Mike on July 29, 2004 at 20:36:55:
Actually, upon further browsing it appears that Lease Options would then fall under RCW 59.16. I’m love a second opinion though.
Re: Wa RCW - Posted by Russ Sims
Posted by Russ Sims on August 04, 2004 at 16:17:29:
Hi John:
I agree with your opinion regarding Olympia being ‘tenant’ minded. But on the local level, and I can only speak for Pierce and Thurston counties where my evictions have been, I find the judges to be quite fair to landlords. I have nearly been burned in effegy by some of my dead beat l/o tenants in court in their pathetic attempts to gain sympathy from the Judge.Their efforts are to no avail as the judges rule in our favor every time. And the tenants? They embarrass themselves and often leave the courtroom in tears.
Russ