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. 

Industry Changes Hit Washington Condos & HOAs

It is seldom that an experienced business partner in the Washington State chapter of Community Associations Institute closes its doors. This is what happened when the Sundberg & Pody law firm closed at the end of March. Fortunately, Washington la… Read More
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Categories: Blog

Make a note of it - CA Day happens on September 24, 2011!

Written by Gil Price, Condominium Law Group’s Executive Director… As a past president of the Washington State chapter of Community Associations Institute and an active volunteer member of WSCAI, we’ve seen a tremendous amount of growth… Read More
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Change in Resale Certificate Law

Whenever a condominium unit is sold in Washington State, a resale certificate must be prepared disclosing a long list of information which you will find in RCW 64.34.425. The required facts include (but are not limited to) information regarding the a… Read More
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New Definition of "Service Animal"

On March 15, 2011, a new definition of the term “service animal” went into effect, after United States Attorney General Eric Holder signed regulations revising the ADA regulations on this and other issues. The new definition states: “Se… Read More
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Categories: Condominium Laws

Know Your Governing Documents

All associations, whether condominiums or homeowners associations, have a set of governing documents that…well…govern how that association is run. Many homeowners and even board members are unfamiliar with these documents, use the terms f… Read More
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Categories: Governing Documents

Why it's Important to Act Quickly on Delinquencies

There are many reasons why it is important that associations act quickly when an owner falls behind on their dues. There are also many competing factors which tempt boards or board members not to do so. For example, many board members feel a conflict… Read More
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Categories: Collections

Reserve Contributions

What is a “fully funded reserve contribution”? Most condo boards, managers, and reserve study professionals do not understand that the “fully funded balance” is not directly related to the “contribution rate”, and… Read More
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Categories: Condominium Laws

Building Envelope Inspections Gone Bad

In the past month I have been handed 5 different “engineering inspection reports” by construction consultants who have found problems or defects with construction on condominium buildings. Every one has failed to evaluate the building in… Read More
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Categories: Condominium Laws

Your Condo Declaration is Not a Contract Between You and the Developer

Many buyers of condominiums do not understand that the Condo Association and the Developer are not the same (even though they seem to be early on in the life of the Condo Association). The purchase and sale agreement that the buyer and seller have is… Read More
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Categories: Governing Documents

Update on Carbon Monoxide Sensors

Since my posting last October regarding Carbon Monoxide sensors, the code revisor’s offices and the state have been busy making changes. There is a lot of confusion regarding the imposition of the new requirement, and different players putting… Read More
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Categories: Condominium Laws