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LegalAtoms provides a simple experience to prepare your eviction notices and case documents online

LegalAtoms provides a guided experience consisting of questionnaires and information from lawyers at the end of which you can download the eviction notices, and the require Eviction Resolution Program Notices. If the issues are not resolved, you can re-visit to prepare your eviction case documents. You will also have the option to make appointment with a lawyer for a free consultation.

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What is Eviction Resolution Protection Program?

The program is a way to resolve landlords and tenant disputes and connect them with COVID rental assistance, before the landlords pursue court action.

As the eviction moratorium is lifted in Washington by October 31st 2021, there is an expectation that a a large number of eviction actions that would likely be initiated in superior courts across the state.

The Supreme Court of Washington, therefore Washington setup the Eviction Resolution Pilot Program (ERPP). At the moment six relatively more populous counties -- King, Pierce, Snohomish, Clark, Spokane and Thurston -- have set up this program.

Is there a federal level eviction ban?

What is the rental assistance program? Can I get my rent?

The Washington has about $1.8 billion for rent and utilities assistance to distribute to landlords and tenants to offset the effects of the eviction moratorium.

The formal name of the program is county-levelTreasury Rent Assistance Program (T-RAP).

Governor’s Inslee's proclamation 21-09 directs county level officials to confirm once the rental assistance program is distributing funds.

Landlords meeting certain criteria could benefit from the Rent Assistance Program.

More details can be found here at the Department of Commerce website.

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Court Forms Created

Our website guides you step by step through all relevant topics, and creates your complete set of Washington court forms for your Eviction case

Initial Notices

Eviction Resolution Program (ERP)

Start Eviction Case (Unlawhful Detainer)

Complaint for Unlawful Detainer
Notice of Appearance
RCW 59.18.375 Payment Or Sworn Statement Requirement
RCW 59.18.375 Certification
Answer, Affirmative Defenses Set-Offs and Certificate of Service
Unpaid Rent Repayment Plan Worksheet
Motion To Stay Enforcement Of Writ Of Restitution And For Payment Plan Under RCW 59.18.410(3)
[proposed] Order Staying Enforcement Of Writ Of Restitution And Establishing Payment Plan Under 59.18.410(3) For Continuation Of Tenancy
[proposed] Order Staying Enforcement Of Writ Of Restitution And Establishing Eligibility For Tenancy Preservation Program Under 59.18.410(3)
Supplemental Judgment And Order Denying Defendant’s Motion
Notice Of Default For Rent And/or Payment Plan Ordered By Court
Order of Limited Dissemination
Order To show Cause Why Writ of Restitution Should Not Be Issued
Tenant Offer and Landlords Response

How it works

1. Screening

Answer a few basic questions about your situation such as the reason you want the renters to vacate the property

2. Create Notices and Court Forms

Answers questionnaires in plain language to generate the notices, optionally the documents for the Eviction Resolution Program, and then if needed for the eviction case. You will see help text and videos next to the questions provided by court officials and lawyers

3. Consult DRC Depending on Situation

Depending on your situation, you may be required to first have a Dispute Resolution Center resolve the dispute between you and your tenant, including by getting financial assistance to pay the rent

4. File for an Eviction Case

At this point you can file for an eviction case with the Superior Court of your county

Eviction Resolution Prorgram

The Eviction Resolution Program is a statewide program aimed at reducing evictions by connecting tenants with rental assistance and by mediating between the tenant and landlord. In case the mediation fails the program provides for a lawyer for the tenant

2021 Treasury Rent Assistance Program (T-RAP)

In Washington state, the The Treasury Rent Assistance Program (T-RAP) pays rent for households who face eviction due to their inability to pay rent due to COVID. The program covers rent for the past, present, and the future, in order to minimize the evictions among the deserving Washingtonians.