by Michael Brandt | May 13, 2019 | Articles, Condominium Law
No one really knows why people commit crime, hence no one really knows what is “adequate” deterrence in any given situation. While bright lights [or in this case, an alarm] may deter some, they will not deter all. Some persons cannot be deterred by anything short of...
by Molly E. Mueller | Apr 1, 2019 | Articles, Condominium Law
Water intrusion and the subsequent damage it can cause (commonly referred to in the insurance industry as “water loss”) can occur at any time. While the rainy season in the greater Puget Sound region tends to strike fear in those with an older roof or less than...
by Michael Brandt | Feb 25, 2019 | Articles, Condominium Law
During these turbulent social times, there has been a noticeable uptick in derogatory and divisive actions taken by people, in general. When you live in a condominium or homeowners association, such one-time road rage scenes or random arguments can turn into larger...
by Michael Brandt | Feb 21, 2018 | Condominium Law
The Housing for Older Persons Act (“HOPA”) permits housing for older persons where 80% or more of the dwelling units are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older. Housing qualifies for the 55 or older exemption when it is “intended and operated for...
by Michael Brandt | Aug 4, 2017 | Articles, Condominium Law
While we all love to believe that bad things do not happen to good people, sometimes circumstances occur that make us throw up our hands and wonder what we have done to offend the gods and bring such pain down on our heads. Sometimes this occurs through the gods’...
by Michael Brandt | Feb 6, 2017 | Articles, Condominium Law
Some of your neighbors may simply be obnoxious, while others may be mentally ill, such as hoarders or schizophrenics. Sometimes these mental health disorders are under enough control not to directly impact you or other neighbors. Other times, something must be done to...
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