by Gwendolyn Cornwell | 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 Gwendolyn Cornwell | 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...
by Molly E. Mueller | Jan 15, 2021 | Articles, Winter Weather
With the first snow hitting the Puget Sound region just before Christmas, it’s clear that we have entered the time of year when many of us have to scrape car windows, de-ice our porch steps and walkways, spread salt on our driveways, and possibly even shovel snow just...
by Gwendolyn Cornwell | Dec 2, 2020 | Real Estate Law
When you purchase a home, the seller is required to complete a Seller Disclosure Statement, also referred to as a Form 17, disclosing known problems with the house or condominium unit. However, this disclosure only speaks to the individual property. If your soon-to-be...
by Michael Brandt | Nov 16, 2020 | Articles
Among the many aspects of our society that COVID-19 has affected are the functioning of homeowners’ associations and condominium owners’ associations. Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-51, with it amendments and extensions, affects how these associations conduct...
by Molly E. Mueller | May 13, 2020 | Articles
While the real estate industry is currently open for business, it doesn’t look quite the same as it did prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Real estate brokers took a direct hit as a result of Governor Jay Inslee’s March 15, 2020 Emergency Declaration to close bars,...
by Michael Brandt | Apr 21, 2020 | Condominium Law, Real Estate Law
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many individuals and businesses to uproot themselves from their normal workplaces and find new quarters at home to continue to earn their living and/or just to remain safe. Such an undertaking has forced these individuals to duplicate...
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