# RCW 59.12.010: RCW 59.12.010: Forcible entry defined

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C12_S010

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 59.12.010
- **Heading:** RCW 59.12.010: Forcible entry defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 59 / Chapter 12 / Section 010

## Text

Every person is guilty of a forcible entry who either — (1) By breaking open windows, doors or other parts of a house, or by fraud, intimidation or stealth, or by any kind of violence or circumstance of terror, enters upon or into any real property; or — (2) Who, after entering peaceably upon real property, turns out by force, threats or menacing conduct the party in actual possession.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 59.12.010 RCW 59.12.010: Forcible entry defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C12_S010.md)
- [RCW 59.12.020 RCW 59.12.020: Forcible detainer defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C12_S020.md)
- [RCW 59.12.032 RCW 59.12.032: Unlawful detainer action—Compliance with RCW 61.24.040 and 61.24.060.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C12_S032.md)
- [RCW 59.12.070 RCW 59.12.070: Complaint—Summons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C12_S070.md)
- [RCW 59.12.080 RCW 59.12.080: Summons—Contents—Service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C12_S080.md)
- [RCW 59.12.085 RCW 59.12.085: Alternative service of summons—Limitation on jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C12_S085.md)
- [RCW 59.12.090 RCW 59.12.090: Writ of restitution—Bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C12_S090.md)
- [RCW 59.12.100 RCW 59.12.100: Service of writ—Bond to stay writ.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C12_S100.md)
- [RCW 59.12.110 RCW 59.12.110: Modification of bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C12_S110.md)
- [RCW 59.12.120 RCW 59.12.120: Judgment by default.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C12_S120.md)
- [RCW 59.12.121 RCW 59.12.121: Pleading by defendant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C12_S121.md)
- [RCW 59.12.130 RCW 59.12.130: Jury—Actions given preference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C12_S130.md)
- [RCW 59.12.140 RCW 59.12.140: Proof in forcible entry and detainer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C12_S140.md)
- [RCW 59.12.150 RCW 59.12.150: Amendment to conform to proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C12_S150.md)

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