by Molly E. Mueller | Dec 28, 2023 | Articles, Homeowners Association
In July 2023, the Horizontal Property Regimes Act (RCW 64.32), Condominium Act (RCW 64.34), and Homeowners Associations statute (RCW 64.38) were amended to provide them with consistent provisions related to Association records, records retention, and disclosure...
by Michael Brandt | Nov 1, 2023 | Real Estate Law
While the slogan for purchasing residential real estate may be “location, location, location,” the watchword for a seller of a home in Washington state is “disclose, disclose, disclose.” The days of caveat emptor (“buyer beware”) are long behind us. When I am asked by...
by Christos Argiannis | Aug 31, 2023 | Homeowners Association, Real Estate Law, Washington State Law
The Washington Legislature recently passed House Bill 1199, which directly affects the rights of homeowners and condominium unit owners and their respective associations as it relates to the provision of licensed child care services. This bill became effective on May...
by Molly E. Mueller | Jul 6, 2023 | Articles, Homeowners Association
Lately, it feels like our country has been on an economic roller coaster, traversing through work-from-home requirements and mass layoffs during the Pandemic; shifting to severe employee shortages, supply chain issues, and return-to-the-office requirements; and most...
by Christos Argiannis | May 22, 2023 | Articles, Homeowners Association
Members of Washington’s homeowners’ associations and condominium associations have the right to access and review the records maintained by their association. However, there are certain limitations on this right, and it is important to keep that in mind when making...
by Molly E. Mueller | Apr 27, 2023 | Homeowners Association
Prior to the pandemic, few of us knew much about how to use video conferencing programs, such as Zoom or Teams, effectively. However, we quickly learned that these tools were going to be a necessary component in assuring that our community associations maintained...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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