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R.J. Lange
  • Kennewick, WA
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Eviction- Personal Property Dilema

R.J. Lange
  • Kennewick, WA
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Here's the situation- in Washington State- we have an unlawful detainer (eviction) for a tenant and the county Sheriff has forcefully evicted the tenant 10 days ago. 

Currently we have a large pile of personal property removed to 'the nearest public area' being the parking area of the street in front of the house. This decision was made based on the 2 options available in this situation- Either store 30 days with notice to evicted tenant and dispose or remove to the nearest public area. We did not want to store the property as there was a lot of it or lock it in the home as we want to turn the property and start repairs/cleaning immediately. 

So now we have the City Code Enforcement officer stating it is a misdemeanor for illegal dumping to the street. We would have it disposed if this were an option and the City has declined the ability to pick up at our request, Goodwill and VA both have declined interest.

Any thoughts? 

Currently the owners are moving the property from the street to the yard to avoid a misdemeanor issue and will be receiving a courtesy compliance notice for unsightly household items on the property. Reached out to the tenant to attempt to gain, in writing, for the authorization to dispose of the personal property. 

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