First, I just wanted to concur (with whoever) that the landlord legally would need to give a "Notice to Vacate", "Notice to Pay or Quit, whatever is required by Wash. State and/or the written lease agreement. After the proper amount of time has passed landlord can then proceed with eviction proceedings through their local Justice of the Peace. Just putting someone's stuff out on the curb, though tempting, is asking for major trouble!

Second, as to the debate about calling the tenant's employer.............. I have no way of knowing if the landlord in this situation had the tenant sign anything allowing her to verify the person's information, but that's what we do. Our Rental Application contains the following paragraph:

I certify that all the information given above is true and correct and understand that my lease or rental agreement may be terminated if I have made any false or incomplete statement in this application. I authorize ########## to verify by all available means the above, including reports from consumer reporting agencies before, during and after tenancy on matters relating to my lease, and income history. Work history information may be used only for this Rental Application. Authority to obtain work history information expires 365 days from the date of this application. I understand that my Security Deposit is non-refundable at this time, as it is being used to hold the rental unit for me. Upon signing the lease my Security Deposit will be handled in the manner specified in the lease agreement.


Date _________ Applicant __________________________________________________