by Christos Argiannis | May 5, 2025 | Articles, Condominium Law, Homeowners Association
A homeowners association’s or condominium association’s Board of Directors (“Board”) is tasked with governing their association according to the terms described in the association’s governing documents. Generally, a Board has broad discretion regarding how to carry...
by Molly E. Mueller | Apr 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
In August 2024, we wrote about the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), its applicability to Washington’s Community Associations (condominium associations and homeowners associations), and the reporting requirements that Community Associations should be aware of prior...
by Michael Brandt | Dec 27, 2024 | Articles, Condominium Law
When we choose to live in a condominium whose walls, ceilings, and floors are directly adjacent to our neighbors, a certain amount of noise is going to be part of the bargain. When deciding to enter into this bargain, how do we know how much noise is acceptable, and...
by Christos Argiannis | Nov 26, 2024 | Articles, Winter Weather
If trees or shrubs have been damaged by an individual who trespassed onto your property, then you may have a timber trespass claim against that individual. This article explains what constitutes timber trespass, how damages are measured, and what steps you can take to...
by Molly E. Mueller | Oct 30, 2024 | Articles, Condominium Law, Homeowners Association, Washington State Law
In August 2024, we wrote about the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), its applicability to Washington’s Community Associations (condominium associations and homeowners associations), and the reporting requirements that Community Associations should be aware of prior...
by Christos Argiannis | Sep 12, 2024 | Articles, Condominium Law
In December 2020, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), which aims to prevent and combat money laundering, terrorist financing, tax fraud, and other similar activities. This goal is intended to be achieved through the requirement of having...
by Michael Brandt | Aug 5, 2024 | Articles, Homeowners Association
It is that time of year again when our neighborhoods and buildings have been festooned with placards touting the newly minted best candidates and propositions to be arriving soon on your ballots in the upcoming elections. How did these requests for your attention...
by Molly E. Mueller | Jun 28, 2024 | Home Buying
Caveat emptor is a Latin phrase that translates to “let the buyer beware.” This term was often used as a short hand statement in real property transactions warning the buyer to do his or her own due diligence, such as conducting research, asking questions, and...
by Michael Brandt | May 4, 2024 | Articles, Condominium Law, Homeowners Association
In 2028, all of us who reside in community associations, whether we reside in condominiums, co-ops, planned use developments (“PUD”s) or homeowners associations, will be governed by one statute, the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (“WUCIOA”). Until...
by Molly E. Mueller | Apr 5, 2024 | Articles, Insurance Coverage
In November 2021, we posted an article related to insurance policies and the cost-shifting provisions that we were then starting to see a number of Associations adopt into their governing documents. A link to the article is here: https://brandtlawgroup.com/2021/11/....
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