Surowiecki vs. Hat Island Community Association et al. is an important decision for homeowners’ associations throughout Washington State. It gives…
With the rise of Airbnb and other similar services, more and more homeowners are looking to rent out their property…
Rentals are a hot button issue for many associations this year. Recent rent increases exceeded 16-year highs, and the number…
If you buy a home in a planned community, you'll most likely have to become part of a homeowner association…
There’s a fine line between enforcement of rules and fostering community bonds. Often homeowners will perceive Board Members as being…
The term 'governing documents' refers to a host of documents, some of which are recorded, some which are filed with…
Many community associations are governed by architectural design guidelines. Often, those guidelines are enforced by an architectural review committee (sometimes…
Community association board membership can be thankless and stressful work. Owners often do not appreciate their board because its work…
42 U.S.C. 3604 (Section 804 of the Fair Housing Act) applies to Homeowners’ Associations and Condominium Owners’ Associations. 42 U.S.C.…
The Washington Court of Appeals issued an unpublished opinion concerning the use of real property earlier this month. The Court…