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How To Interpret And Understand Community Covenants (“CCRs”)
January 10th, 2013
Association Boards (both Condominium and Single Family Residence communities) frequently struggle to understand the provisions of the CCRs that apply to their community. This particularly arises in the context of regulating questionable member activi…
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Homestead Exemption & Foreclosure of Association Liens
December 17th, 2012
A relatively obscure Washington statute (RCW 6.13.080) now requires Homeowner Associations (“HOAs”) to mail notice to its members explaining that no “homestead exemption” will be recognized if an Association lien for unpaid assessments is for…
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Association Board Meetings – Can They Be Confidential?
April 16th, 2012
ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETINGS – CAN THEY BE CONFIDENTIAL? Rules and procedures relating Association Board meetings are very different than those applicable to general membership meetings. A number issues can arise in this regard that I will address in…
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Recently Passed Washington State Laws Impact Home Owner Associations
August 10th, 2011
The Washington State Legislature has recently passed new legislation affecting reserve requirements both Condominium and traditional single family residence Homeowners Associations. Overview The new legislation will require Association Boards in thei…
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