Spokane property owners must keep premises free of rodent harborage under SMC Chapter 10 nuisance rules, and SRHD investigates complaints of infestations affecting neighboring properties.
Under Spokane nuisance and property-maintenance provisions, owners must eliminate conditions that harbor rats and other vermin, including overgrown vegetation, accumulated garbage, pet food left outdoors, and unsecured compost. Code Enforcement investigates reports through My Spokane 311. Confirmed harborage triggers a notice to abate, typically allowing seven to fourteen days to remediate before fines escalate. SRHD provides technical guidance and may inspect when public health is implicated, especially around food establishments and multifamily housing.
Failure to abate after notice can result in daily civil penalties, abatement liens, and referral to SRHD when food handling or rental housing is involved.
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