[WSBARP] Question about Alternative Service for Commercial Property Lease

[Kelby Derenick]

RCW 59.12.085 will apply to commercial tenancies.

Kelby J. Derenick
Attorney

On Thursday, June 1, 2023, <msafren at jennylinglaw.com> wrote:

> Hello Fellow Listservers,
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> I had a question and was looking to get your collective wisdom and input
> on an alternative service issue relating to a commercial property lease.
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> Tenant leases a commercial space under their individual name, rather than
> a business name.  Tenant defaults on lease terms and fails to pay rent.
> After service of 3 Day Notice to Pay or Vacate consistent with RCW
> 59.12.030(3) and RCW 59.12.040, tenant fails to pay or vacate so summons
> and complaint are prepared, but tenant is not present to be served.  While
> other members of the tenant’s business are present, the Individual tenant
> is not present.
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> I’m a little puzzled as to how to serve the tenant the summons and
> complaint and gain jurisdiction over the tenant.
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> RCW 59.18.055 allows for alternative service, by posting and mailing.
> However, RCW 59.18 is for residential landlord/ tenant relationship and
> again this is a commercial tenancy.
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> Because this is a commercial lease – would service upon a person or agent
> in the business consistent with RCW 4.28.080(8) & (9) be considered
> acceptable?
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> Aside from motioning the Court for alternative service under CR 4 – does
> anyone have any thoughts on accomplishing service of process?  All input is
> welcome.
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> Kind regards,
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> *Michael S. Safren, Esq.*
> *Attorney at Law*
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