Condominium Law Group Zoom Q&A - December 1, 2021

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Representing WA State condominium and homeowner associations. Questions? Email us: info@condolaw.net

DISCLAIMER - The discussions in this Zoom Q&A are not legal advice and cannot be used to advise any particular association (or owner) with any specific question and/or circumstances. The comments in this Zoom Q&A are intended for informational purposes only.

Today's Topics:

  • Brief reminder of mask mandates.
  • Statute of limitations on collecting unpaid assessments.
  • Pre-requisites to foreclosure; other options to collect unpaid assessments.
  • How to handle request for emails from one owner in dispute with another.
  • Guidance for budgeting for reserve fund when it is fully funded.
  • How to handle disagreement with/dissatisfaction with manager.
  • Can an HOA board adopt a budget during a "working session" rather than an open board meeting?
  • Statute of limitations on HOA reimbursements to owners.
  • Considerations for an association considering self-management.
  • Whether to include copy of budget in post-ratification mailing to owners re: increased assessment amount.
  • Brief discussion of electronic notice opt-in.
  • What happens if no homeowners attend the budget ratification meeting?
  • Input on using management company's attorney.
  • What does "voting power" mean? Discussion of voting related to budget ratification.
  • How timeline for budget ratification works, from when board prepares, adopts, and sends budget to owners.
  • How long does an association have to respond to a records request?
  • Acceptable methods of ACC decisions.
  • Regulating car parking and leaking on limited common area driveways.
  • Do property managers read governing documents?
  • Does recording an amendment or restatement "automatically" convert an Old Act condo into a New Act condo?
  • Pros & cons of WUCIOA for HOAs.
  • Unplanned expenditures.
  • Notice of board meetings, open meeting requirement, owner comment period.
  • Options to regulate marijuana smoke .
  • Code of conduct for board members and owners.
  • Dealing with records requests when all records are digital.