by Michael Brandt | Feb 25, 2019 | Articles, Real Estate Law
A typical definition of prescription or adverse use is: “The use of another’s land, in some way in which one might use an easement, if continued for 10 years, creates an easement if the use is (1) actual over a uniform route, (2) open and notorious, (3) hostile, (4)...
by Michael Brandt | Jan 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
On July 1, 2018, the Washington Common Interest Ownership Act (WCIOA/RCW 64.90 et seq.) became effective for new associations brought into existence after that date. It also provided a way for existing associations to move some matters forward that, to date, the...
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 | Jun 7, 2017 | Articles, Real Estate Law
Stop! Don’t Remove that Tree Tree related issues and disputes are common in Washington State. Washingtonians have a desire to preserve their trees as much as possible, yet they also want to take advantage of the stunning views that the Pacific Northwest has to offer....
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...
by Michael Brandt | Jun 16, 2016 | Articles, Real Estate Law
Do you have bad credit or lack a down payment? A lease-option (rent to own) agreement may be the answer. How can you become a homeowner without putting down a large down payment on the home you want to purchase? One way to go about it is to negotiate a lease-option...
by Michael Brandt | Jun 10, 2016 | Condominium Law
Does your Association have a Rental Cap? Many condominium Boards of Directors have considered putting a limit on the number of condominium units that can be rented out at any one time. Rental cap policies have been considered mostly as a measure to retain value for...
by Michael Brandt | May 1, 2016 | Real Estate Law
Buying or selling a home is best done with some assistance. Real estate brokers have access to the Multiple Listing Service in their geographical area and have obtained the educational knowledge to assist you in the process. However, for their assistance, real estate...
by Michael Brandt | Apr 10, 2016 | Condominium Law
Declarations Provisions: The Central Governing Document The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of a condominium association or a homeowners association (“Declaration”) is the central governing document of condominium associations and homeowners...
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