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.
RCW 59.18.400
Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions—Writ of restitution—Answer of defendant.
Known as the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act
The act spans §§ 59–59 (94 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 26 Wash. App. 326 - Stephanus v. Anderson (1980)
Most recently applied in Pham v. Corbett (May 2015)
1988 c 150 s 4; 1973 1st ex.s. c 207 s 41.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.