Dill v. Michelson Realty Co.

¶1 Michelson Realty Company and Equity Residential Properties Management Corporation appeal the trial court’s judgment confirming a mandatory arbitration award, arguing that because the damages and attorney fees exceeded $50,000, the judgment is erroneous as a matter of law. We dismiss the appeal, holding that the judgment on the arbitration award is not appealable.

FACTS

¶2 Stacie and Craig Dill filed suit under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of 1973 (RLTA), chapter 59.18 RCW. The Dills alleged that they leased an apartment and storage garage at an apartment complex owned by Michelson…