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…
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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…
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WUCIOA makes restrictions on use easier to adopted, like rental caps and smoking bans (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,…
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Washington law contains numerous provisions containing restrictions and requirements on COAs and HOAs. In many cases, however, the law contains a minimum requirement only and defers to the more specific provisions of the governing documents. For a pr…
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Can condominiums with fewer than 50 units vote to avoid having an annual audit? Only if their Declaration does not require an audit. The statute that requires both New and Old Act condominiums to conduct an annual audit provides that with a vote of 6…
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On occasion we are in court trying to defend the actions taken by a board of directors to enforce the provisions of their governing documents. The biggest frustration we have, and which can lead to losing in court, is the lack of documentation suppor…
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Today I was asked again about whether the waterproof coating on a limited common element deck was the unit owner’s responsibility or the condo association’s responsibility. The answer depends on your specific condominium declaration, and depends…
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So you’re Association faced with doing a renovation project – where do you start? The first place the Association should start with is the Declaration – the association attorney can help ensure that the Board is complying with the Declaration…
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Sometimes our clients ask us: what are the legal requirements for language used in resale certificates regarding damages where repairs are needed? Our basic recommendation is that it is always better to disclose something and have a sale fall through…
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Over the past several weeks, we have dealt with many questions about the proper procedure to follow when issuing fines against owners who do not comply with association rules. One important requirement that many associations do not know about or unde…
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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
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
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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