# RCW 4.24.080: RCW 4.24.080: Action to recover leased premises used for gambling

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S080

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 4.24.080
- **Heading:** RCW 4.24.080: Action to recover leased premises used for gambling
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 080

## Text

It shall be lawful for any person letting or renting any house, room, shop, or other building whatsoever, or any boat, booth, garden, or other place, which shall, at any time, be used by the lessee or occupant thereof, or any other person, with his or her knowledge or consent, for gambling purposes, upon discovery thereof, to avoid and terminate such lease, or contract of occupancy, and to recover immediate possession of the premises by an action at law for that purpose.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 4.24.005 RCW 4.24.005: Tort actions—Attorneys' fees—Determination of reasonableness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S005.md)
- [RCW 4.24.010 RCW 4.24.010: Action for injury or death of child.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S010.md)
- [RCW 4.24.020 RCW 4.24.020: Action by parent for seduction of child.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S020.md)
- [RCW 4.24.040 RCW 4.24.040: Action for negligently permitting fire to spread.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S040.md)
- [RCW 4.24.050 RCW 4.24.050: Kindling of fires by persons driving lumber.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S050.md)
- [RCW 4.24.060 RCW 4.24.060: Application of common law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S060.md)
- [RCW 4.24.070 RCW 4.24.070: Recovery of money lost at gambling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S070.md)
- [RCW 4.24.080 RCW 4.24.080: Action to recover leased premises used for gambling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S080.md)
- [RCW 4.24.090 RCW 4.24.090: Validity of evidence of gambling debt.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S090.md)
- [RCW 4.24.115 RCW 4.24.115: Validity of agreement to indemnify against liability for negligence relative to construction, alteration, improvement, etc., of structure or improvement attached to real estate or relative to a motor carrier transportation contract.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S115.md)
- [RCW 4.24.130 RCW 4.24.130: Action for change of name—Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S130.md)
- [RCW 4.24.140 RCW 4.24.140: Action by another state to enforce tax liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S140.md)
- [RCW 4.24.141 RCW 4.24.141: Action by another state to enforce tax liability—"Taxes" defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S141.md)
- [RCW 4.24.150 RCW 4.24.150: Action for fines or forfeitures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S150.md)

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