Unlawful Detainer - LandlordSolutions, Inc.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU START AN UNLAWFUL DETAINER: Prior to March 2020 unlawful detainers were procedural and summary in nature. With changes to local and state laws in 2020 and 2021, unlawful detainers have become more complicated with new procedures (ERPP, etc.) that have increased the amount of staff time, cost, and attorney fees. These changes require more time to review, compare, review and monitor local city ordinances (Seattle, etc.), state laws, proclamations and county standing orders. You agree that should a show cause hearing be set, you must appear at the show cause hearing to avoid the risk of losing the case or incurring additional fees. The amount of time required for staff to process an unlawful detainer and for the attorney to draft and represent you cannot be determined in advance. Rates quoted in the Agreement for Services do not apply to cases where the tenant(s) is represented by an attorney. By requesting to start the unlawful detainer process, you knowledge and agree that the cost and fees to proceed are not the same for cases represented by an attorney. Cases where the tenant(s) is represented by an attorney, a significant amount of time is required to prepare, research, and respond to opposing counsel. The additional cost for your attorney to represent you in cases where the tenant(s) is represented is $3,500. The additional cost of $3,500 will include up to two additional show cause hearings. TIME AND COST: Currently, the average cost of an unlawful detainer is $2,000 to $5,500. The average amount of time, depending on the reason for the unlawful detainer, can be 4 weeks to 4 months. STARTING AN UNLAWFUL DETAINER: When you request to start an unlawful detainer you may be asked to pay a deposit of $3,500. If after the eviction summons and complaint (cost $750) is served and before the complaint is filed with the court, you may terminate services (cost $250; see below). After the complaint (unlawful detainer) is filed (cost $85-$197), your deposit of $3,500 is non-refundable and will be responsible for any additional charges. LandlordSolutions makes no guarantee or promises as to the outcome of any case. TERMINATING SERVICES: You may at any time with no less than 24 hours notice terminate this agreement and terminate representation of your attorney. You will be required to provide a reason for termination. Upon your written request to terminate representation, your attorney will withdraw from your case according to court rules and provide notice to all parties that will include your address and phone number (cost $250). PAYMENT AND DEPOSIT: You authorize LandlordSolutions to charge your credit card for services requested.Inclement weather protocols for process service: Beginning December through February our weather can be unpredictable limiting the hours our process servers can be on road. If weather calls into question the safety of our process servers, serving notices and making attempts may be delayed. Each process server will use their own independent judgment to determine if weather conditions allow them to safety navigate the roads to effect process service. When possible we will provide you with notice in advance of any anticipated delays. You will continue to receive an update via email each day with the status of the process servers attempt or pending attempt.

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