SEATTLE EVICTION SERVICES
King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties
(206) 486-5366
Keon@seattlelegalhelp.org Alternate: Seaevict@gmail.com
Serving Western Washington Landlords in Rental disputes since 2012
The Eviction Process in Seven (7) Steps
Our office divides the Eviction process into Seven (7) steps. Not every case goes through all steps. There is an attorney flat (fixed) fee for each step. You do not pay the fees all at once. Instead, you pay the amount required for each step, in advance. The costs vary depending on location and circumstances of your case.
Attorney Fee for Uncontested Matter: $2,800.00
Attorney Fee for Contested Matter: $3,500.00
Court & Process Costs: $350.00 - $700.00
STEP 1: EVICTION NOTICE
The Eviction process begin with service of an eviction notice. (14/30 Day Pay or Vacate, 10/30 Day Comply or Vacate, 90 Day to Vacate for Sale/Occupancy)
$350.00 Attorney Flat Fee +
$100.00 Process Service/Mailing
STEP 4: FILING & ORDERS
If the tenant did not respond, to the lawsuit we may motion the court for an automatic (default) eviction (Step 4 skipped). If tenants do respond, we must schedule a show cause hearing on ten (10) days notice. (Step 5).
Order of Default:
$700.00 Attorney Flat Fee +
$150.00 Court/Process Costs
OR
Order to Show Cause:
$700.00Attorney Flat Fee
+ $250.00 Court/Process Costs
Reinstatement Agreement /Rental Assistance: The tenant can pay into court or to the landlord the rent due, any court costs/attorneys' fees if awarded, in which event there may be satisfaction of Judgment and the tenant restored to their tenancy.
$ 350.00 Attorney Fee
$ 50.00 Court/Process Costs
STEP 2: LAWSUIT
The Lawsuit starts with service of a Summons and Complaint on the tenants. The Tenants will then have at least seven (7) days to respond. Fee includes preparation of all documents necesary for eviction.
$1,400.00 Attorney Fee +
$100.00 Process Service/Mailing
STEP 5: COURT HEARING
This step is only required if the Tenants respond to the lawsuit. We will request that the court sign an eviction order. The tenant will be able to raise any defenses. If the tenant does not appear, we will get the eviction order by default.
$700. 00Attorney Fee +
$50.00 Court/ Process Costs
STEP 7:
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OR
POSSESSION ===>>>
STEP 3: SETTLED BY AGREEMENT
Through Mediation/ Settlement efforts, we can resolve the case without court through a CR2A Stipulated vacate agreement or Rent Repayment plan.
700.00 Attorney Flat Fee
$100.00 Process Service/Mailing
STEP 6: SHERIFF EVICTION
The Sheriff's Office Civil Unit handles eviction in their county. The rate varies by mileage. The sheriff posts a "Writ of Restitution" on the property. If the tenant does not vacate, the sheriff will return three (3)days later to for the physical eviction.
$350.00Attorney Fee +
$175.00 Sheriff Eviction Fee
Fee Varies by County
King: $150.00 Pierce : $200.00
Snohomish: $250.00
Physical Eviction: If the tenants have not vacated on their own, you would call the sheriff’s office and speak to the detective assigned to the case. You would schedule a time to meet the detective on the property, and the physical eviction would be done at that time. You will need to provide labor and materials to change the locks and secure the building, and move out items