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Eviction and Your Defense http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/ Source: Northwest Justice Project An overview of the legal terms and procedures related to eviction. Answers commonly asked questions about the eviction process. full description	What are the reasons my landlord can evict me? What type of eviction notice must my landlord give me? How is the eviction notice delivered? How is the Unlawful Detainer Action started? How do I answer the Summons and Complaint? What if my Summons tells me to pay my rent to the court? How do I deliver an Answer, Notice of Appearance, or Certification? Where do I file my original Answer, Notice of Appearance and Certification? What if my Summons requires me to Answer the Complaint personally? What happens if I receive an Order to Show Cause? What happens at the Show Cause Hearing? What if I want to have my case decided by a jury? What happens if I move out before the Answer deadline or the show cause hearing? What happens if my case is set for trial? What happens if I do not answer the Summons and Complaint or lose at the Show Cause hearing or trial? How long does the eviction process take and how much can it cost? What if I and my landlord want to settle our case? Where can I get legal help if I'm being evicted?