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 assessment. However, the argument should also prove to be successful for dues increases contained within the regular budget. The argument works best if the association can demonstrate that the restrictions are out of date and do not reflect the current financial needs of the community and statutory obligations imposed after the CC&Rs were recorded.    Read the article………………..