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RCW 59.18.290

Citation
RCW 59.18.290 (1)
Parent Document
RCW 59.18.290
Jurisdiction
Washington (state)

Full Text

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(1) It is unlawful for the landlord to remove or exclude from the premises the tenant thereof except under a court order so authorizing. Any tenant so removed or excluded in violation of this section may recover possession of the property or terminate the rental agreement and, in either case, may recover the actual damages sustained. The prevailing party may recover the costs of suit or arbitration and reasonable attorneys' fees.