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

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

by Christos Argiannis | May 22, 2023 | Articles, Homeowners Association

Members of Washington’s homeowners’ associations and condominium associations have the right to access and review the records maintained by their association. However, there are certain limitations on this right, and it is important to keep that in mind when making...
The Current Legal Status of the Use of Short-Term Rentals Being a Residential Use

The Current Legal Status of the Use of Short-Term Rentals Being a Residential Use

by Christos Argiannis | Jan 31, 2023 | Articles, Real Estate Law

As more and more apps and methods to rent a residence on a short-term basis arise, the courts are continuing to grapple with the issue of deciding whether a short-term rental is a “residential use” or not. In Washington, the seminal case on this issue Wilkinson v....
Constructive Eviction & Tortious Interference of Business Expectancy in Commercial Leases

Constructive Eviction & Tortious Interference of Business Expectancy in Commercial Leases

by Christos Argiannis | Dec 28, 2022 | Articles, Commercial Leases

Lease agreements for commercial properties generally have clear terms regarding what would cause a default and/or termination of the lease, and Washington statutes have provided bases regarding when a tenant can withhold rent. However, Washington courts have ruled...
Which Statute Governs My Condominium Owners Association or Homeowners Association? //Applicability and Precedence of the Statutes

Which Statute Governs My Condominium Owners Association or Homeowners Association? //Applicability and Precedence of the Statutes

by Christos Argiannis | Jun 14, 2022 | Articles, Condominium Law

Navigating the applicability of the various Washington association statutes and their applicability can be a challenge. To help determine which law applies to your association, you have to answer two questions regarding your association: When was my association’s...
Short-Term Rentals Are a Residential Use in Most Washington Community Associations

Short-Term Rentals Are a Residential Use in Most Washington Community Associations

by Christos Argiannis | Mar 14, 2022 | Articles, Rentals

With the rise of Airbnb and other similar services, more and more homeowners are looking to rent out their property on a short-term basis. Whether a homeowner is allowed to do so is a question that can be answered by reviewing the association’s restrictive covenants...
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