Washington’s legislators had their eye on common interest communities (CICs) during the 2023 regular session, which ended on April 23, 2023. Three bills relating to or affecting CICs become effective on July 23, 2023. One...more
In Brief Court confirms that HOAs in Washington have broad deference when deciding how to allocate assessments. The court ruling could reduce lawsuits challenging discretionary board decisions relating to assessments. The...more
Washington recently enacted SB 5024 (the “Bill”), which allows developers to use earnest money deposits towards construction costs in certain circumstances. The Bill will become effective on July 25, 2021....more
The Washington Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion that may invalidate the cost or voting allocations of many existing condominiums. In Mohandessi v. Urban Venture LLC, the court ruled that the common expense...more
The Washington Legislature wrapped up its 2019 session by enacting much-anticipated reform to the condominium implied construction warranties. The warranty reform bill also included important clarifications of the application...more