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Tenant admittedly tampered with, removed and now lost smoke detectors which were in good working order at commencement of lease. Per RCW 43.44.110(4) a fine of not more that $200 is imposed for failure to comply with the provisions of said RCW. Failure to maintain the smoke detector is also grounds for termination of tenancy.
Who imposes the fine - the landlord or other (fire) authorities? Is the fine imposable immediately or does it need to be served with a 10-day notice to comply? Tenant admitted to removing smoke detectors soon after January move-in (it is now June).
erika l, WA on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
RE: Tenant in violation of RCW 43.44.110(4) failure to maintain smoke detectors
I believe you must first send a notice, if the Tenant does not comply- they are then in violation of their lease agreement. In which you may then start the eviction process.
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