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ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS IN CONDOMINIUMS AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS IN CONDOMINIUMS AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS

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...
PENDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS:  AN AMBIGUOUS PHRASE WITH HUGE REPERCUSSIONS!

PENDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: AN AMBIGUOUS PHRASE WITH HUGE REPERCUSSIONS!

by Michael Brandt | Feb 17, 2023 | Condominium Law, Homeowners Association

When you are considering whether to purchase a house in an homeowners association or a condominium unit, besides the location, location, location of the property, the next big indicators of whether the property will work for you is how much the property will cost you...
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...
Finding Purpose in Your Community Association

Finding Purpose in Your Community Association

by Molly E. Mueller | Nov 4, 2022 | Articles, Homeowners Association

As an owner or resident in a community association, it is important to understand the purpose of community associations and the ways in which your community association can thrive.  We often tend to focus on the negative aspects of community association living, such...
Finding Purpose in Your Community Association

What is Considered “Reasonable Time” When it Comes to Association Actions and/or Decision Making

by Molly E. Mueller | Aug 15, 2022 | Articles

An Association’s Board of Directors is responsible for, amongst a multitude of other tasks, taking appropriate actions and/or making decisions based on issues that arise within the community.  Some common examples may be: water intrusion that causes damage to a unit,...
PAINTING THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR HOME WHEN YOU LIVE IN A HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION OR SITE CONDOMINIUM

PAINTING THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR HOME WHEN YOU LIVE IN A HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION OR SITE CONDOMINIUM

by Michael Brandt | Jul 30, 2022 | Articles, Condominium Law, Homeowners Association

We have all heard of that bright pink or purple house that somehow exists as an eyesore or curiosity in an otherwise traditional neighborhood.  How did it come to be here?  Aren’t the neighbors furious about it? In a homeowners association and site condominiums[1],...
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...
DON’T FALL VICTIM TO BAD INSURANCE COVERAGE

DON’T FALL VICTIM TO BAD INSURANCE COVERAGE

by Molly E. Mueller | Nov 23, 2021 | Articles, Insurance Coverage

Have you recently purchased a condominium?  Or perhaps you have owned and resided in a condominium for years?  Or maybe you own the condominium, but you rent it out to a tenant?  Whatever your personal situation may be, it is important that you protect your...
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