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HB 2664

Modifying requirements for service of unlawful detainer notices and other notices served in the same manner.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Barkis and 10 co-sponsors

HB 2664 modifies service procedures for unlawful detainer eviction notices in Washington, affecting how landlords notify tenants and potentially altering eviction timeline and validity standards.

Effective date 6/11/2026.
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Bill Summary · HB 2664

Legislative bill overview

HB 2664 modifies the procedural requirements for serving unlawful detainer notices (eviction notices) and other notices that follow the same service methods in Washington state. The bill adjusts how and when landlords must deliver these critical legal documents to tenants, affecting the eviction process timeline and notification procedures.

Why is this important

Unlawful detainer notices are the formal first step in eviction proceedings, making proper service requirements fundamental to both tenant protections and landlord rights. Changes to service procedures directly impact how quickly evictions can proceed, tenant awareness of legal action against them, and whether evictions are legally valid—affecting thousands of Washington renters and property owners annually.

Potential points of contention

  • Tenant notification timing: Modifications to service requirements could either strengthen tenant protections by ensuring better notice or streamline processes in ways some argue disadvantage vulnerable renters
  • Landlord compliance burden: Changes in procedural requirements may create administrative complexity or costs for property owners, particularly small landlords
  • Eviction process speed: Alterations to notice service procedures will necessarily affect eviction timeline length, with competing interests between those seeking faster resolution and those wanting more tenant preparation time

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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