Washington Articles

Washington Court of Appeals Upholds Condo Declaration’s Exculpatory Clause

The Washington Court of Appeals recently ruled in an unpublished opinion that a condominium's declaration exculpated the condominium association from…

8 months ago

Washington’s New Requirements for Construction Defect Notices – Does the New Statutory Language Contain an Error?

On July 23, 2023, changes to Washington's construction defect notice statute, RCW 64.50.020, took effect. The new requirements apply to…

9 months ago

New Washington law could make condos less expensive, but are buyers less protected?

Everybody wants housing they can afford.  Lawmakers have tried many strategies to give that to people. One is to bring…

9 months ago

Navigating the Challenges of a Hard Insurance Market

As board members of a homeowners association (HOA), it is crucial to stay informed about the ever-changing dynamics of insurance…

9 months ago

4 New Washington Bills Affecting Common Interest Communities That Developers Should Be Aware Of

Washington’s legislators had their eye on common interest communities (CICs) during the 2023 regular session, which ended on April 23,…

10 months ago

The Economy and the Well-Prepared Association (WA)

Lately, it feels like our country has been on an economic roller coaster, traversing through work-from-home requirements and mass layoffs…

10 months ago

New Laws Apply to Washington State Community Associations

The Washington State Legislature recently approved several new laws that affect existing community associations. The first new law prohibits community…

11 months ago

Privacy and Privileged Documents in Washington State Homeowners’ Associations and Condominium Associations

Members of Washington’s homeowners’ associations and condominium associations have the right to access and review the records maintained by their…

12 months ago

Defendant in Covenant Violation Lawsuit Ruled to be Entitled to Attorney Fee Award (WA)

A recently issued court opinion in Washington state concerned a line of cypress trees near the boundary between two properties…

1 year ago