Re: Eviction of tenants, WA state

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On 6/04/05, concerned owner wrote:
> Have tenants on a lease till Dec 05. They have paid their
> rent in a reasonable manner for the last year, but just
> found out that Dad accepted a job in another state a few
> months ago, mom is leaving for the entire summer and
taking
> the youngest daughter (17) with her, and leaving an 18
year-
> old son, and his 21 year-old sister in charge of the house
> while they are gone. Can we evict now or do we have to
wait until the place is destroyed? I've been down this road
before, and it is not good.
> Thanks

Quick Disclaimer... Talk to a WA Attorney.

General thoughts... What does your Lease Agreement Say? Are
the Children parties to the Lease? Does the Agreement allow
the Parents to sublease?

My working argument is going to be the Parents abandoned the
House and therefor you have the right to reenter, and the
Children are in possession.

It would depend on the Parent's response and the Judge and
what the Lease Says. And WA Law.

You should discuss your concerns with your tenants and tell
them that you are willing to terminate the lease. Then see
what they want.

Personally, I wouldn't care because I know 21-y.o. who are
very responsible and 50 y.o who are trash. But I understand
your fear.