1003 AMH ABBA VASE 073

HB 1003 - H AMD 20

By Representative Abbarno

NOT ADOPTED 02/06/2025

On page 1, beginning on 11, after "copy" strike all material through "to" on line 12 and insert "through the mail addressed to"

On page 2, beginning on line 23, after "mail" strike all material through "state," on line 25 and insert "in the county in which the property is situated ((properly addressed)) with postage prepaid, or such copy is deposited in the United States mail in any county within Washington state by certified mail. Such copy must be"

On page 2, beginning on line 27, after "mail" strike all material through "notice." on line 29 and insert "deposited in the county in which the property is situated, one additional day shall be allowed before the commencement of an action based upon such notice. When service is made by mail deposited in a county within Washington state other than the county in which the property is situated, five additional days shall be allowed before the commencement of an action based upon such notice."

EFFECT: Modifies requirements for service by mail of notices required under the unlawful detainer chapter such that service by mail is deemed complete when the notice is deposited in the mail in the county in which the property is located with postage prepaid, or the notice is deposited in the mail in any county within Washington state by certified mail.

Modifies the amount of time that must be allowed before the commencement of an action based upon a notice served by mail. Requires one additional day to be allowed before the commencement of an action based upon a notice mailed in the county where the property is located. Requires five additional days to be allowed before the commencement of an action based upon a notice mailed in a county within Washington state other than the county in which the property is located.

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