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 10.57.240
 

Title 10 Regulation of Activities

Division II. License Code

Chapter 10.57 Regulation of Residential Rental Housing

Section 10.57.240 Exemptions

The landlord is not obligated to comply with section 10.57.230 under the following circumstances:

  1. The tenant does not comply with statutory duties as outlined in RCW 59.18.130 or 59.18.140; and the noncompliant activity on the premises substantially affects the health and safety of the tenant or other tenants; or
  1. If eviction is necessary to cease or prevent an imminent threat of harm by the person being evicted, including physical harm or harassment; or
  1. If criminal activity on the premises as described in RCW 59.18.130 (8) is alleged to be the basis for termination of the tenancy, and the tenant is arrested as a result of this activity, the landlord may proceed directly to eviction proceedings or an unlawful detainer action against the tenant who was arrested.

Date Passed: Monday, February 2, 2026

Effective Date: Monday, June 1, 2026

ORD C36808 Section 6