- (1) What is a landlord's lien for rent? For the purposes of this chapter, a landlord's lien for rent is a process by which a landlord may sell or take ownership of a tenant's vehicle as security for rent due.
(2) What documents are required to issue a certificate of ownership for a vehicle obtained through the landlord's lien for rent process? The required documents include:
- (a) A completed affidavit of landlord lien form provided or approved by the department;
- (b) Application for certificate of ownership; and
- (c) Other documents that may be required by law or rule.
- (3) When is a Washington court order required to issue a certificate of ownership as a result of a landlord's lien for rent? A Washington court order is required when there is no record of the vehicle on file with the department.
- (4) What laws regulate landlords' lien for rent? Chapters 59.18, 60.10, and 60.72 RCW regulate landlord liens for rent.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 06-17-145, § 308-56A-311, filed 8/22/06, effective 9/22/06.]