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Upstairs/Downstairs: Living Floor-To-Ceiling in Community Associations

Upstairs/Downstairs: Living Floor-To-Ceiling in Community Associations

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...
UPDATED HUD GUIDELINES REGARDING SERVICE AND  SUPPORT ANIMALS AND THE   REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST IN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS

UPDATED HUD GUIDELINES REGARDING SERVICE AND SUPPORT ANIMALS AND THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST IN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS

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...
Can I expand my patio in my Condominium Association? (Outdoor spaces and the law that governs them)

Can I expand my patio in my Condominium Association? (Outdoor spaces and the law that governs them)

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...
WINTER WEATHER MAINTENANCE: THE RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FACING YOUR ASSOCIATION THIS WINTER

WINTER WEATHER MAINTENANCE: THE RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FACING YOUR ASSOCIATION THIS WINTER

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...
Buy Yourself Some Peace of Mind: Know What You are Purchasing Before You Close

Buy Yourself Some Peace of Mind: Know What You are Purchasing Before You Close

by Christos Argiannis | 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...
Associations, Assessments, and COVID-19 Proclamations

Associations, Assessments, and COVID-19 Proclamations

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...
THE FUTURE OF BUYING AND SELLING HOMES IS HERE:   THE CORONAVIRUS IMPACT ON REAL ESTATE

THE FUTURE OF BUYING AND SELLING HOMES IS HERE: THE CORONAVIRUS IMPACT ON REAL ESTATE

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,...
LEASES AND CONTRACTS IN THE AGE OF A PANDEMIC – AN ACTUAL EVENT THAT MAY QUALIFY AS A REASON FOR RENT ABATEMENT OR TERMINATION OF A LEASE OR CONTRACT

LEASES AND CONTRACTS IN THE AGE OF A PANDEMIC – AN ACTUAL EVENT THAT MAY QUALIFY AS A REASON FOR RENT ABATEMENT OR TERMINATION OF A LEASE OR CONTRACT

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...
COVID-19 / CORONAVIRUS IN YOUR ASSOCIATION WHAT YOU CAN DO

COVID-19 / CORONAVIRUS IN YOUR ASSOCIATION WHAT YOU CAN DO

by Molly E. Mueller | Apr 4, 2020 | Articles

We are in the midst of an unfolding historical moment across the world, the United States, and in Washington State.  While it’s one thing to watch and read about dramatic stories unfolding in the news, the Coronavirus Pandemic has brought the drama to our own...
UNLAWFUL NOISE vs QUIET ENJOYMENT  HOW TO FIND TRANQUILITY IN YOUR HOME

UNLAWFUL NOISE vs QUIET ENJOYMENT HOW TO FIND TRANQUILITY IN YOUR HOME

by Molly E. Mueller | Nov 6, 2019 | Real Estate Law

The right to quiet enjoyment of ones’ home is a right bestowed upon all homeowners and residents. However, as our communities continue to grow and become more densely populated, the concept of a quiet living space may seem far-fetched. The noises that we hear daily in...
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