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Chapter 6.13 RCW

HOMESTEADS

Complete chapter HTMLPDF

Sections

HTMLPDF 6.13.010Homestead, what constitutes—Terms defined.
HTMLPDF 6.13.020Homestead—What may constitute.
HTMLPDF 6.13.030Homestead exemption amount.
HTMLPDF 6.13.040Automatic homestead exemption—Conditions—Declaration of homestead—Declaration of abandonment.
HTMLPDF 6.13.050Homestead presumed abandoned, when—Declaration of nonabandonment.
HTMLPDF 6.13.060Conveyance or encumbrance by spouses or domestic partners.
HTMLPDF 6.13.070Homestead exempt from execution, when—Presumed valid.
HTMLPDF 6.13.080Homestead exemption, when not available.
HTMLPDF 6.13.090Judgment against homestead owner—Lien on excess value of homestead property.
HTMLPDF 6.13.100Execution against homestead—Application for appointment of appraiser.
HTMLPDF 6.13.110Application under RCW 6.13.100 must be made by verified petition—Contents.
HTMLPDF 6.13.120Notice.
HTMLPDF 6.13.130Hearing—Appointment of appraiser.
HTMLPDF 6.13.140Appraiser—Oath—Duties.
HTMLPDF 6.13.150Division of homestead.
HTMLPDF 6.13.160Sale, if not divisible.
HTMLPDF 6.13.170Application of proceeds.
HTMLPDF 6.13.180Money from sale protected.
HTMLPDF 6.13.190Appraiser—Compensation.
HTMLPDF 6.13.200Costs.
HTMLPDF 6.13.210Alienation in case of incompetency or disability of either spouse or either domestic partner.
HTMLPDF 6.13.220Notice of application for order.
HTMLPDF 6.13.230Petition.
HTMLPDF 6.13.240Order—Effect.

Notes:

Lien for assessments in favor of condominium association: RCW 64.34.364(2).