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Unfortunately your question does not provide enough information to give a reasonable answer. However, in Washington State, if you are on a month to month lease outside the City of Seattle, either party may terminate the lease with 20 days notice before the end of the rental period (typically the end of a calendar month). In Seattle there is a just cause eviction ordinance and an owner may only terminate a month to month lease for one of 14 reasons.Anywhere in WA a fixed term lease is just that, it’s for a fixed period. A tenant has the right to live there for the period of the lease, assuming they are paying the rent and complying with other lease terms. In return the owner knows they have the unit rented for that term.If you have not paid the rent or complied with other terms of the lease, the owner is in their right to serve you with a 3 day pay or vacate notice or 10 day comply or vacate notice to start the eviction process.This is my personal opinion and not legal advice.

No, in Washington State a fixed term lease ends on the of the specified time (RCW59.18.220). A periodic, also know as a month to month, ends when either party gives the other party 20 days written notice before the end of the period/month (RCW 59.18.200). Unless you are in Seattle, where they have a Just Cause ordinance. The renter can give 20 days notice to terminate but the owner can only terminate for one of 18 reasons.Other than the lease ending, a landlord can only serve notice for non-payment of rent (3 Day Pay or Vacate) or violating a term of the lease (10 Day Comply or Vacate). If you cure the issue, you stay. If not, then the serve a Unlawful Detainer action against you (AKA an eviction).Sounds as though your landlord would like their unit back early but it’s very unlikely you have to give it back. Ask them why. If you have somewhere else to move to, then ask for at least the prorated rent back, probably something extra and prompt refund of any security deposit (in WA it now 21 days to mail a statement and refund but there is nothing stopping you from getting it earlier). See if you can figure out a win-win situation for yourself and the landlord.If the landlord continues to push for you to leave early, point them in the direction of your rental housing association. The Rental Housing Association of WA takes calls on their resource line from tenants and non-members as well as members.

I have owned rentals in both Washington State and Idaho. I had only 3 evictions in over 35 years. So my answer will be based on that experience. Let me first say that at this time in history, I do not think that the laws are biased against landlords. They used to be, because there were many ways a tenant could get a judge to let them stay for months in a unit without paying rent. That has changed I know in California. Since I have had so few, I have not had any problem either getting the tenant out or getting them to pay.The main issue is not to let the situation get out of control. If the tenant does not pay rent on time, issue a 3 day pay or vacate immediately. I also suggest giving 30 day notice to move out. That way if they pay the rent, you have an out if you believe that they will do this again. Of course you can cancel both notices when they pay you, but you are well protected using this method. If the tenant has not paid by the 15th day, I issue an eviction notice and have it served by a process server. That starts the eveiction process. We go to court and get the judgement. Often the tenant does not even show up. Now with a judgement I can have the tenants belongings moved out with police protection. I change the locks, and get the place ready to rent again. My lawyer garnishes wages to pay back rent and legal fees.Your main goal when choosing tenants is to find ones that will pay rent on time. So I use tenant screening, contact employers to verify income and contact the previous landlord. If you follow best practices in property management you will not end up having many evictions. That is why I believe that the law is not biased against Landlords.