[WA] How do I evict a guest from my hotel for smoking and non-payment?
I have an individual who stayed in our hotel for over 30 days. She has stopped paying and is smoking in the room. We are a 100% non-smoking facility. Can I legally give her a notice to quit, or do I need to hire an attorney first?
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You’ll want to give her a written notice to vacate, in keeping with Washington state law (RCW 59.18.057). If she does not vacate within the notice period, you can file for an eviction at your local small claims court. You’ll fill out and file the eviction complaint/petition and have it served on the tenant. A judge will then schedule a hearing and determine whether the tenant should be evicted. If you need an attorney at any point, you can contact your local bar association, legal aid society, or a law school clinic for help.
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I have an individual who stayed in our hotel for over 30 days. She has stopped paying and is smoking in the room. We are a 100% non-smoking facility. Can I legally give her a notice to quit, or do I need to hire an attorney first?
Lexi, Chatbot
I understand your situation. Have you previously warned the individual about the smoking and non-payment issues?
Many times.
Lexi, Chatbot
Are there any specific terms regarding eviction procedures outlined in the rental or lease agreement with this individual?
No, it’s just a regular sign-in sheet when you rent a hotel room. It says: “The undersigned also agrees to vacate and thus release the room on the scheduled date of the departure as indicated on this registration card as the posted checkout time.”
Charlie
Hello. My name is Charlie, and I am a licensed attorney. I’m sorry you’re experiencing these issues, but I’ll be happy to assist you today. Which state do you live in?
Washington.
Charlie
How long has this person stayed in the hotel?
Seventy days now.
Charlie
Have you already asked them to stop smoking?
Yes, several times. She owes upwards of $2,500 now.
Charlie
You’ll want to give her a written notice to vacate, in keeping with Washington state law (RCW 59.18.057). If she does not vacate within the notice period, you can file for an eviction at your local small claims court. You’ll fill out and file the eviction complaint/petition and have it served on the tenant. A judge will then schedule a hearing and determine whether the tenant should be evicted. If you need an attorney at any point, you can contact your local bar association, legal aid society, or a law school clinic for help.
So I can give her the notice to vacate myself. Is it the 14-day one?
Charlie
Yes, correct to both questions.
It’s so confusing because there’s a three-day, a 10-day, and a 14-day notice to quit.
Charlie
A 14-day notice is fine here.
So if she doesn’t leave, then I take her to court?
Charlie
Yes, I listed the steps above to take.
Okay, thank you.
Charlie
You’re welcome. If you have any further questions, let me know.
Good for now, thanks.
Charlie
You’re welcome. Best wishes. Thanks again for using AskaLawyer. I wish you the best in this difficult situation. If anything changes, feel free to reach out. Take care!
Charlie
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