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Lawmakers hear bill changing mail service rules for eviction notices; adds certified‑mail requirement and five‑day notice extension
Summary
A bill to modernize service of notices in unlawful detainer (eviction) cases would require certified mail within the state and lengthen the notice period by five days. Supporters said the update replaces a 114‑year‑old requirement and balances landlords’ needs with additional time for tenants.
The Senate Housing Committee heard a bill on March 14 that would revise how notices are served in unlawful detainer proceedings, including requiring certified mail within Washington state and extending the notice period.
Committee staff explained that the Unlawful Detainer Act has origins in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and that current law treats mail service as complete when deposited in the county with postage prepaid.…
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