Can I send a NOTICE TO TERMINATE TENANCY in Tacoma now

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Washington State eviction moratorium end on August 1. Can I send a notice to terminate tenancy now for the tenant to leave on Oct 1st since Tacoma requires 60 days of notice? Thanks

Matt J. · Answer

@Charles D. Nope. Not allowed to service any eviction or notice of termination until eviction moratorium is lifted.

Charles D. · Answer

Thanks for the reply. Tacoma requires 60 days of notice

Matt J. · Answer

@Charles D. I just re-read your post and you said your tenant lease expires August 31st. If the eviction moratorium is lifted August 1st serve the notice once lifted and you should be able to have them out by the 31st. Check your lease to see how much notice you’re required to give them. All leases I use only require a 20 day notice.

Good luck.

Matt J. · Answer

@Charles D. What does your lease say will happen after the initial rental period? Does it say it will go month to month? I’d respond to your tenant with what your lease says. “Hello Mr. Tenant, after your initial lease term the lease go month to month” Then when the moratorium is lifted terminate the lease.

Has your tenant been paying on time? If not you may be on shaky ground if you terminate the lease immediately after the eviction moratorium is lifted as they could be seen as retaliation.

I belong to the RHAWA and as a member they provide me advice on these types of questions. If you’re going to self manage I’d strongly encourage you join.

Please verify all information yourself as I’m not an attorney.

Charles D. · Answer

The lease expires on Aug 31th. My tenant email me to find out if I want to change to month to month. I plan to find a different tenant as he complained a lot. What is the best recommendation that I should email him back? Thanks

Can I send a NOTICE TO TERMINATE TENANCY in Tacoma now

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