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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks – question under RCW 599.12.085 – do you need to petition the court first to get the order for alternative service or as in RCW 59.18.055 (its residential collarlary_) can you simply effect alternative service after multiple attempts at service are unsuccessful? The language seems to indicate that a court order is first necessary – but its unclear. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:purple;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:purple;mso-ligatures:none'>Michael S. 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It constitutes non-public information intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If the reader or recipient of this communication is not the intended recipient, an employee or agent of the intended recipient who is responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, or you believe that you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and promptly delete this e-mail, including attachments without reading or saving them in any manner. The unauthorized use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this e-mail, including attachments, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Receipt by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is not a waiver of any attorney/client or other privilege.</span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Paul Neumiller<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, June 1, 2023 1:38 PM<br><b>To:</b> WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBARP] Question about Alternative Service for Commercial Property Lease<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>See RCW 59.12.085<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="Paul_A__Neumiller"><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><img border=0 width=250 height=150 style='width:2.6041in;height:1.5625in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D99491.6F055710"></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:Paul_A__Neumiller'></span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b><a href="mailto:msafren@jennylinglaw.com">msafren@jennylinglaw.com</a><br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, June 1, 2023 1:14 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'WSBA Real Property Listserv' <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [WSBARP] Question about Alternative Service for Commercial Property Lease<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Fellow Listservers,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’m a little puzzled as to how to serve the tenant the summons and complaint and gain jurisdiction over the tenant. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:purple;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:purple;mso-ligatures:none'>Michael S. Safren, Esq.</span></b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> <b><br></b><i>Attorney at Law</i> <br><br>14900 Interurban Ave. S., Ste. 280 | Seattle, WA 98168 <br>11900 NE 1st St., Bldg. G - Ste. 300 | Bellevue, WA 98005 <br>P: (206) 859-5098 | E: <a href="mailto:msafren@jennylinglaw.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>msafren@jennylinglaw.com</span></a> <br><u><a href="http://www.jennylinglaw.com/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.jennylinglaw.com</span></a></u> | <u><a href="http://www.facebook.com/jennylinglaw/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>facebook.com/jennylinglaw/</span></a></u> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><br></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>This communication, including attachments, may contain information that is confidential and protected by the attorney/client or other privileges. 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