INTERNAL PROTOTYPE — NOT LEGAL ADVICE — DO NOT SEND

RCW 59.18.115

Citation
RCW 59.18.115 (b)
Parent Document
RCW 59.18.115
Jurisdiction
Washington (state)

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(b) The tenant shall be named as a party to any action filed by the landlord under this section, and shall have the right to file an answer and counterclaim, although any counterclaim shall be dismissed without prejudice if the court or arbitrator determines that the tenant failed to follow the notice requirements contained in this section. Any counterclaim can only claim diminished rental value related to conditions specified by the tenant in the notice required under subsection (3) of this section. This limitation on the tenant's right to counterclaim shall not affect the tenant's right to bring his or her own separate action. A trial shall be held within sixty days of the date of filing of the landlord's or tenant's complaint.