City of Spokane

Spokane Municipal Code

***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 10
Chapter 10.57
Section 10.57.110
 

Title 10 Regulation of Activities

Division II. License Code

Chapter 10.57 Regulation of Residential Rental Housing

Section 10.57.110 Landlord Walkthroughs and Inspections
  1. Prior to any rental occupancy, the landlord or owner or manager of residential rental real property shall self-inspect the unit ensuring it meets the requirements of applicable building and housing codes impacting health, safety, and livability.
  1. The owner of residential rental real property shall make all necessary repairs to keep the premises in habitable condition as defined by the Spokane Municipal Code before a tenant may occupy the unit.
  1. Any entity or individual operating rental housing shall maintain all move-in and move-out inspection records for at least three years.
  1. Execution of any rental agreement shall act as certification by the landlord or owner or manager of residential rental real property that all relevant state and municipal building and housing codes impacting health, safety, and habitability are met.

Date Passed: Monday, March 27, 2023

Effective Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023

ORD C36366 Section 1