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commenced to address the failing septic system, which is causing a health and safety issue.” CP

at 213. The letter also stated that if the Egberts did not address the septic issues, the Jorgensens

would take legal action “including paying rent into escrow, filing an action in Small Claims Court

for diminished rental value and constructive eviction, and seeking damages for relocation

assistance.” CP at 213 (boldface omitted).

Regarding the allegations against Jackson, the letter alleged that Jackson’s “[u]nannounced

visits and abusive language [were] infringing on [the] Jorgensen[s’] right of quiet enjoyment.” CP

at 214. The letter advised that if Jackson was acting on the Egberts’ behalf, then they would be

potentially liable for legal action.

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No. 60448-5-II

5. Documents Confirming the Egberts’ P.O. Box

The Jorgensens attached copies of search results from a Mason County Assessor’s Office-

related website that showed that P.O. Box 1457, Shelton, WA was the address associated with

Scott and Janelle Egbert.

IV. THE EGBERTS’ RESPONSE TO THE JORGENSENS’ RETALIATION CLAIM

A. DECLARATION OF SCOTT EGBERT

Scott filed a declaration refuting the alleged retaliation. Addressing his reasoning for

evicting the Jorgensens, he explained that he decided to reside at the Tralee property in fall 2023

so that he could “get [his] life back in order” after being released from WSH. CP at 249. He

explained that residing at that property was “the only feasible option” because he was unable to

live at any of the other properties that he owned. CP at 249. Scott’s declaration listed each of his

properties and explained why he could not live at any of them.