Condominium Law Group's passion and practice is the representation of condominium and homeowner associations. We also assist individual community members resolve disputes with their associations. We are industry leaders and provide cost-effective services and practical, innovative solutions to our clients.

We are always responsive to our clients' needs, and offer our clients the personal and individualized attention necessary to address and resolve their legal matters. When clients call our firm, they speak directly to one of our available attorneys. We make it a priority to promptly reply to written inquiries from clients. We listen to our clients to identify their goals and to fully understand the important issues involved.

One of our priorities is providing educational opportunities to condominium and homeowners associations, association managers, and community members. We are frequent presenters at industry events, and our intention is for our blog to serve as an extension of our commitment to education. 

New Foreclosure Requirements for Community Associations

June 15th, 2021
Posted By
Valerie Farris Oman
The Legislature adopted new restrictions on all community associations’ ability to foreclose on homes for delinquent assessments. These restrictions are found in HB 1482. Key Provisions: You cannot start a foreclosure if less than 3 months of regul… Read More
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Categories: Collections, Condominium Laws, HOAs
Tags: community associations, foreclosure protection, foreclosures, HB 1482

Governor's Proclamation Affecting Association Delinquencies & Meeting Procedures

April 22nd, 2020
Posted By
Valerie Farris Oman
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has issued many proclamations suspending and/or modifying state laws in order to provide financial relief to individuals affected by COVID-19. Recent proclamations affect what community associations can do when an… Read More
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Categories: Blog

Common Facilities and COVID-19

March 17th, 2020
Posted By
Valerie Farris Oman
Many communities have questions about managing their common facilities in light of the COVID-19 virus. Associations need to balance the needs of the larger community against protecting the health and safety of their members. This memo contains genera… Read More
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Categories: Condominium Laws, HOAs
Tags: cabana, common areas, common facilities, coronavirus, COVID-19, pool, reasonable

Annual Meetings and COVID-19

March 14th, 2020
Posted By
Valerie Farris Oman
Many communities have questions about whether and how to conduct annual meetings in light of the COVID-19 virus. Especially given the ban on gatherings and closures of schools. Communities need to balance the need to conduct Association business agai… Read More
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Categories: Condominium Laws, Governing Documents, HOAs, WUCIOA
Tags: annual meetings, condominium, coronavirus, COVID-19, HOA, homeowners association, wasington state

Does WUCIOA Eliminate Restrictions on Assessments in the CC&Rs of an Existing HOA?

July 9th, 2018
Posted By
Valerie Farris Oman
We believe that section 326 of the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (“WUCIOA”) eliminates any restriction on assessment increases within the CC&Rs of an existing HOA. Our legal argument is strongest in cases of a special asses… Read More
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Categories: Governing Documents, HOAs, WUCIOA
Tags: CC&Rs, community association, financial, governing documents, HOA, homeowners association, washington state, washington uniform common interest ownership act, wucioa

How does a Community Adopt WUCIOA?

June 25th, 2018
Posted By
Valerie Farris Oman
For currently existing condos, co-ops, and homeowner associations, there is a process to adopt the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (“WUCIOA”). First the owners must vote to amend the declaration and choose to be governed by WUCIO… Read More
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Categories: Governing Documents, WUCIOA
Tags: amendment, condo, condominium association, declaration, governing documents, HOA, homeowners association, washington state condo, washington uniform common interest ownership act, wucioa

Short Term Rentals - Commercial Use?

May 7th, 2018
Posted By
Valerie Farris Oman
One question we get from clients more and more frequently in this age of Airbnb (and all of its competitors) is how an association can deal with short-term rentals under their existing documents. Many association documents restrict the use of dwellin… Read More
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Categories: Governing Documents, tenants
Tags: airbnb, commercial use, rental, residential use, short-term rental

WUCIOA – What is it, and why should my community association care? Topic 7: Board Committees

May 5th, 2018
Posted By
Valerie Farris Oman
WUCIOA provides an ability for Boards form Committees to conduct some Board Business. (But this is not legal advice for your specific association) The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) is a new law that takes effect on July 1,… Read More
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Categories: Condominium Laws, WUCIOA
Tags: board, board committee, board of directors, committee, community association, condo, condo association, condominium association, condominium law, exercise of power, HOA, homeowners association, procedure, standard of care, washington state, washington uniform common interest ownership act, wucioa

WUCIOA – What is it, and why should my community association care? Topic 6: Actions without Board Meetings

May 4th, 2018
Posted By
Valerie Farris Oman
WUCIOA provides a limited ability for Boards to take action by email . (But this is not legal advice for your specific association) The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) is a new law that takes effect on July 1, 2018. Most of… Read More
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Categories: Board Conduct, WUCIOA
Tags: board, board meeting, board of directors, condo, condo association, condominium, condominium association, condominium law, HOA, homeowners association, washington state, washington uniform common interest ownership act, wucioa

WUCIOA – What is it, and why should my community association care? Topic 5: Electronic Notice

May 3rd, 2018
Posted By
Valerie Farris Oman
WUCIOA provides for electronic notice to members who “opt in” to such notice. (But this is not legal advice for your specific association) The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) is a new law that takes effect on July 1, 201… Read More
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Categories: Condominium Laws, WUCIOA
Tags: condo, condominium, condominium association, electronic notice, HOA, homeowners association, procedure, washington state, washington uniform common interest ownership act, wucioa
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