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Northwest Justice Project: 1-888-201-1014
Tenants Union of WA: (206) 723-0500
Seattle Legal Aid: (206) 623-1132
Pierce County Legal Aid: (253) 383-0519
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Where do you live?
Seattle and Tacoma have additional tenant protections on top of state law. This matters for your rights.
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Seattle
Strongest local protections
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Tacoma
Additional local ordinances
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Other WA City
State law applies
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What's happening?
Choose the situation that best describes what you're dealing with right now.
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Pay-or-vacate notice
Landlord says I owe rent and must pay or leave
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Told to leave without cause
Landlord wants me out but won't say a proper reason
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Unsafe living conditions
No heat, mold, broken plumbing, pests, or other serious problems
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Locked out or utilities cut
Locks changed, door removed, or heat/water/electricity shut off
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Retaliation
Eviction attempt after I complained about repairs or my rights
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Tell us the details
The more you share, the more specific we can be about your rights and defenses. Only share what you're comfortable with.
Only rent — not late fees or other charges.
Seattle requires landlords to offer a payment plan first. If they didn't, your notice may be defective.
Written notice is important. We can help you write one.
Locks were changed
Utilities were shut off
My belongings were removed
Door or window was removed
Actions within 90 days are legally presumed retaliatory in Washington.
⚠️ Missing a court date results in automatic eviction. Appear even if unprepared.
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Ready to find your rights
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