{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-59.18.400","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 59.18.400","heading":"Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions—Writ of restitution—Answer of defendant.","body":"On or before the day fixed for his appearance the defendant may appear and answer. The defendant in his answer may assert any legal or equitable defense or set-off arising out of the tenancy. If the complaint alleges that the tenancy should be terminated because the defendant tenant, subtenant, sublessee, or resident engaged in drug-related activity, or allowed any other person to engage in drug-related activity at the rental premises with his or her knowledge or consent, no set-off shall be allowed as a defense to the complaint.","path":["Title 59","Chapter 59.18"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=59.18.400","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T03:34:52Z","sha256":"2661bf10ab205e10e4c26501db6efdc4648abd673d690daa30f85748b5c059d3","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-59.18.390","next":"us-wa/rcw-59.18.410"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}