by Michael Brandt | Dec 27, 2024 | Articles, Condominium Law
When we choose to live in a condominium whose walls, ceilings, and floors are directly adjacent to our neighbors, a certain amount of noise is going to be part of the bargain. When deciding to enter into this bargain, how do we know how much noise is acceptable, and...
by Michael Brandt | Aug 5, 2024 | Articles, Homeowners Association
It is that time of year again when our neighborhoods and buildings have been festooned with placards touting the newly minted best candidates and propositions to be arriving soon on your ballots in the upcoming elections. How did these requests for your attention...
by Michael Brandt | May 4, 2024 | Articles, Condominium Law, Homeowners Association
In 2028, all of us who reside in community associations, whether we reside in condominiums, co-ops, planned use developments (“PUD”s) or homeowners associations, will be governed by one statute, the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (“WUCIOA”). Until...
by Michael Brandt | Nov 1, 2023 | Real Estate Law
While the slogan for purchasing residential real estate may be “location, location, location,” the watchword for a seller of a home in Washington state is “disclose, disclose, disclose.” The days of caveat emptor (“buyer beware”) are long behind us. When I am asked by...
by Michael Brandt | Mar 2, 2023 | Condominium Law
Balancing the need for the power of electricity with the balance of power between members of associations and their associations On June 9, 2022, RCW 64.34.395, and its counterparts, RCW 64.32.290, RCW 64.38.062, and RCW 64.90.513, were enacted to enable the...
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