Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12 § 59.12.032
Unlawful detainer action -- Compliance with RCW 61.24.040 and 61.24.060.
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An unlawful detainer action, commenced as a result of a trustee's sale under chapter 61.24 RCW, must comply with the requirements of RCW 61.24.040 and 61.24.060 .
Under Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.032, when a property is sold through a trustee's sale under Washington's Deed of Trust Act (chapter 61.24 RCW), any subsequent unlawful detainer action brought to remove occupants must satisfy the procedural requirements set out in RCW 61.24.040 and 61.24.060. These requirements govern the notices and procedures that must precede such an eviction proceeding. The provision ensures that the foreclosure-related eviction process follows a specific statutory framework rather than the standard landlord-tenant eviction path alone.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.032, a new owner or lender who acquires property through a trustee's sale and wishes to remove occupants via an unlawful detainer action must first satisfy the procedural requirements of RCW 61.24.040 and 61.24.060 before filing. Compliant operators typically confirm that all required notices have been properly issued and that the statutory timelines under those sections have been observed. Skipping or shortcutting these steps can expose the action to procedural challenge and potential dismissal.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.032 provides that occupants facing eviction following a trustee's sale have the right to insist that the party bringing the unlawful detainer action has complied with the procedural requirements of RCW 61.24.040 and 61.24.060. If those requirements were not met, this noncompliance may be raised as a defense in the eviction proceeding. Tenants in this situation may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Washington foreclosure and eviction law to understand what procedural protections may apply.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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