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***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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Chapter 10.57
Section 10.57.200
 

Title 10 Regulation of Activities

Division II. License Code

Chapter 10.57 Regulation of Residential Rental Housing

Section 10.57.200 Definitions for Eviction Prevention Program

The following definitions shall apply to Sections 10.57.210, 10.57.220, 10.57.230, 10.57.240 and 10.57.250 of the Spokane Municipal Code:

  1. “City managed eviction prevention programs” means any program that receives pass through funding from the city intended to prevent evictions, including but not limited to rental assistance, housing-focused case management and rapid re-housing services.
  1. “Eviction” or “evict” is an effort by the landlord to terminate or discontinue the tenancy through unlawful detainer pursuant to just cause provisions in RCW 59.18.650 or RCW 59.20.080.
  1. “Good faith” is an honest intention to operate with a state of mind denoting honesty of purpose and being faithful to one’s duty or obligation under this chapter.
  1. “Landlord” means the owner, lessor, or sublessor of the dwelling unit or the property of which it is a part, and in addition means any person designated as representative of the owner, lessor, or sublessor including, but not limited to, an agent, a resident manager, or a designated property manager.
  1. “Notice” means written notice as defined in Section 10.57.210(B) and required by Section 10.57.230.
  1. “Tenancy” refers to the right of a tenant to reside in a dwelling unit for living or dwelling purposes, including rental or occupancy agreements covered by RCW 59.18.040 or 59.20.030, and excluding an exempt living arrangement under RCW 59.18.040.
  1. “Tenant” is any person who occupies a dwelling unit legally, primarily for living or dwelling purposes under a tenancy.

Date Passed: Monday, February 2, 2026

Effective Date: Monday, June 1, 2026

ORD C36808 Section 2