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    Default 3 Day Pay or Vacate

    My question involves an eviction in the state of: Washington

    I had lost my job and one month's check bounced. I heard nothing from the landlord about this. 3 months later I recieve a three day pay rent or vacate notice. I had NO money so I had to vacate or else be evicted. Since I vacated, can the landlord come after me for the two months rent I owed? I signed a six months lease upon move in, however, the lease states no where, nor did I sign any such thing, about rent being owed upon abandonment, early vacating, or eviction. There is nothing in the lease about abandonment, steps in the eviction process or anything. Also, the landlord kept my deposit and did not send notice within 14 of why they were keeping it, as required by law RCW 59.18.280. Now I am being sent to collections. What can I do? I have no money still! Please give me advice!!

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    Default Re: 3 Day Pay or Vacate

    Of course the landlord can come after you for the rent you owe. Moving out doesn't erase the fact that you lived in the unit. Your landlord can also pursue you for rent for the duration of the lease if he's unable to find a replacement tenant. You should get credit for your security deposit toward the money you owe.

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    Default Re: 3 Day Pay or Vacate

    An "eviction" is a legal proceeding by which the landlord seeks to reclaim the premises (apartment or home) and put the tenant out.

    If you are a landlord, you should find out the legal grounds for evicting a tenant as well as the proper notification requirements. The eviction rules vary by state or jurisdiction. A tenant could receive compensation for costs paid because of unlawful eviction. For a landlord to take legal action against a tenant who does not move out, the landlord must first give written notice to the tenant in accordance with the law, prior to evicting them.

    Yes, you owe for the back rent. If it stipulates in the rental agreement that he can use deposit for back rent, then he can do that. Or if the judge awards him the same right during the eviction hearing.

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