Truly v. Heuft

*915¶1 Ty Truly brought a residential unlawful detainer action against his tenant, Carmen Heuft, for nonpayment of rent. His summons stated that Heuft could respond by personally delivering her answer or notice of appearance to his attorney. His summons did not comply with recent amendments to RCW 59.18.365, which allow tenants to respond by mail or facsimile and include a sample summons form listing a tenant’s options for responding. Compliance with RCW 59.18.365 is jurisdictional. Although courts have allowed substantial compliance with “form and content” requirements, we hold that making the…