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,...
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],...
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...
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...
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...
by Christos Argiannis | Sep 30, 2021 | Articles, Real Estate Law
42 U.S.C. 3604 (Section 804 of the Fair Housing Act) applies to Homeowners’ Associations and Condominium Owners’ Associations. 42 U.S.C. 3604 states, in pertinent part: It shall be unlawful … to discriminate against any person in … the provision of services or...
by Christos Argiannis | Aug 4, 2021 | Articles, Real Estate Law
Adverse Possession has long been part of the common law in our state and across the country. A person may gain ownership of real property pursuant to the doctrine of adverse possession, based on use of another’s property. The use must be: Open and Notorious Actual...
by Michael Brandt | Jun 25, 2021 | Articles
Hard Surface Flooring Hard flooring can be beautiful and easier to maintain than carpet. However, the impact on downstairs neighbors must be recognized. There are Association and legal requirements to address when considering hard flooring installation and...
by Molly E. Mueller | May 20, 2021 | Articles, Condominium Law
On January 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued long-await updated guidelines to housing authorities, such as condominium associations and homeowners associations, related to service animals, support animals, and reasonable...
by Michael Brandt | Apr 30, 2021 | Condominium Law
With increased COVID-19 vaccination availability and improved weather, people are eager to spend more time outdoors. The sunshine draws us out to kayak, hike, and cycle, as well as to lounge and rest. There is a desire to expand our time outdoors and the space in...
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