EVICTION FAQ
ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT EVICTION
Q: What evictions are allowed?
A: All Just Cause evictions allowed under the law (HB 1236) ARE ALLOWED as of July 1, 2021. Non-payment of rent evictions are allowed as of November 1, 2022.
Q: What about late fees and rent increases?
A: Late fees are allowed. Rent increases are allowed with no limit but require 60 days’ notice before going into effect.
Q: My landlord gave me a 14-day notice to pay or vacate and offered me a repayment plan, what do I do now?
A: You do not need to accept the payment plan, but you do need to respond within 14 days. DO NOT IGNORE THE NOTICE AND DO NOT MOVE OUT. Work with your landlord to arrive at a reasonable (for you) payment plan. Remember
that you have legal rights, you will not be evicted in 14 days. You cannot be evicted without a court order and you are entitled to have an attorney represent you at your eviction hearing if you are low-income.
Q: What if I receive a 14-day notice or another kind of eviction notice, or a summons and complaint?
A: Contact the Housing Justice Project NOW using our online intake, coming to the office in person between 1-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, or calling (253) 572-5134 between 10-noon Monday-Thursday. You may also contact us at one of our in-person Legal Aid Pop-Up events; see the events calendar on our home page for a current schedule.
Q: What if I have an eviction hearing scheduled?
A: Contact the Housing Justice Project at RTCparalegals@tacomaprobono.org AND SHOW UP TO YOUR HEARING! HJP’S Appointed Counsel program will be there to help.