Washington Articles

Major Win for HOAs on Enforcing Restrictive Covenants in Washington

As recorded in the court’s decision, in 2018 the View Ridge Estates amended its CC&Rs to declare that: “No trees…

3 weeks ago

Cost-Shifting Provisions In Governing Documents And The Value Of Carrying The Appropriate Homeowners Insurance Policy (WA)

In the last two and a half (2½) years, we have continued to see a trend of more Associations adopting…

4 weeks ago

Farmers condo insurance case explores exclusion clauses (WA)

The Gardens Condominium v. Farmers Insurance Exchange case revolves around an all-risk insurance policy issued by Farmers Insurance Exchange to…

2 months ago

Court of Appeals Resolves Dispute Between Competing Community Association Boards (WA)

There was recently litigation to determine which of two competing boards of directors of a community association had the right…

2 months ago

Discrimination Claims within Community Associations (WA)

A person’s home is intended to be their sanctuary from the public. As such, situations which arise that affect a…

2 months ago

Court of Appeals Decides that HOA Is Not Required to Enforce Parking Restrictions (WA)

The Washington Court of Appeals has issued an unpublished opinion concerning a property owner's claim that his homeowners association is…

5 months ago

Court Upholds Association’s Decision to Refrain from Enforcing Covenant (WA)

In a recent unpublished Washington Court of Appeals opinion, a lot owner had sued his homeowners association and contended that…

5 months ago

Can my HOA do that? A guide to homeowners association regulations in Washington state

Nearly a third of Washington state residents live in a community association, according to research from the Community Associations Institute.…

7 months ago

HOA Budgeting Tips: Understanding the Shifting Insurance Market

The insurance market has always been a dynamic arena, with predicting stability often resembling a high-stakes gamble. Even seasoned insurance…

8 months ago

New Washington Law Related to Licensed Child Care Services in Associations

The Washington Legislature recently passed House Bill 1199, which directly affects the rights of homeowners and condominium unit owners and…

8 months ago