Bill > HB1003

This bill modifies the existing law regarding service of notice in cases involving forcible entry and unlawful detainer (eviction proceedings) by updating the methods of delivering legal notices to tenants or property occupants. The bill specifically changes how notices can be sent by mail, requiring that such notices be sent via certified mail, posted from within Washington state, and directed to the last known address of the person being notified. The legislation also increases the additional time allowed before an action can be commenced after mailing a notice from one day to five days. A new requirement is added that termination notices must now specify the exact date by which the recipient must vacate the premises or take corrective action. The bill maintains existing methods of service, such as personal delivery, leaving a copy with a suitable person of appropriate age, or affixing the notice in a conspicuous place on the premises if the tenant cannot be personally reached. These changes aim to provide more clarity and specificity in the process of serving eviction-related notices, ensuring tenants receive proper communication about potential legal proceedings.