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A Portland-based property management company just paid $725,000 to former tenants after illegally evicting a mother and her wheelchair-dependent daughter in 2023 — the largest wrongful eviction settlement in Washington state history. The eviction came after the company demanded an inspection despite the daughter’s recent surgery, issued a three-day notice, and ignored their pleas — even after they signed a waiver of rights. When delayed payments due to medical needs triggered the eviction, the family lost housing assistance and became homeless, severely impacting their health. A court later ruled the eviction unlawful, warning landlords that tenant rights can’t be waived. The company settled before trial, and the daughter hopes this case will prevent others from suffering the same fate — using the funds to rebuild her life and care for her children.

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