How does a Community Adopt WUCIOA?

June 25th, 2018
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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

Smoking: Can an Association Ban Smoking? Part Two

February 16th, 2018
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Valerie Farris Oman
Methods of enacting a no-smoking rule There are three ways we have seen clients enact (or attempt to enact) a no-smoking rule: 1) Amendment to Declaration/CC&Rs: This method is likely the most difficult and costly way to enact a smoking ban, but… Read More
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Categories: Condominium Laws, Governing Documents
Tags: amendment, ban on smoking, condominium, declaration, no-smoking, nuisance, smoking

Introduction to Governing Documents for Community Associations

July 1st, 2010
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Valerie Farris Oman
In the hierarchy of what laws and rules govern community associations, federal and state laws are the top dogs. However, every association, whether it’s a condo or an HOA, also has governing documents that supplement the laws about how its communit… Read More
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Categories: Governing Documents
Tags: amendment, bylaws, CC&Rs, collection policy, declaration, fine policy, governing documents, hierarchy, rules and regulations