Questions answered by Kevin Lee Britt

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Can an HOA recover special assessment and operating dues in a short sale?

Kevin's answer | Answered on September 10, 2009

The priority of the liens on the unit are largely determined by when they were created. A foreclosure sale by a senior lienholder erases junior...

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Resident notice for HOA Board of directors meetings???? (SPECIFIC LAW LINK INCLUDED. HELP INTERPRET PLEASE)

Kevin's answer | Answered on September 10, 2009

RCW 64.34.332 applies to association meetings, not board meetings. Your association's bylaws most likely contain notice requirements relating to...

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Does the HOA need majority vote from homeowners to file a lawsuit against a homeowner

Kevin's answer | Answered on September 09, 2009

Homeowners associations usually have the power to file lawsuits against owners without obtaining the prior approval of the owners. The...

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Unlawful tenants have moved into foreclosure property in our HOA. What can we do to evict them?

Kevin's answer | Answered on September 02, 2009

An association's ability to evict unlawful tenants (if it exists) will be described in its governing documents. If the governing documents give...

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Feuding neighbors disturbs everyone. What can we do.

Kevin's answer | Answered on August 30, 2009

The board of your condominium association may have the power to fine owners if they or their tenants are creating noisy disturbances. The board...

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I'm an owner of condo in Wa state my neighbors are using toxic chemicals that interfer with my living condition

Kevin's answer | Answered on August 24, 2009

You should inform the board that you have a potentially serious health problem in your home and that emergency action is required. The board has a...

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If things that are in the CC&R's are not being followed, am I liable to pay dues, or am I safe until things are taken care of?

Kevin's answer | Answered on August 18, 2009

You are liable to pay dues as long as you own the lot (regardless of whether the Board is strictly following the CC&Rs). Failing to pay dues will...

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If I am currently going into forclosure on an 80/20 arm w/ no equity and it's a condo, when is it legal to stop paying HOA fees?

Kevin's answer | Answered on August 17, 2009

You are responsible to pay assessments as long as you own the unit. The condominium association has collection remedies other than foreclosure...

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How can the Board just decide to write-up everyone... including those who are clearly not in violation?

Kevin's answer | Answered on August 11, 2009

Condominium association boards have the power to issue reminders to all owners if a widespread covenant violation problem arises. Such...

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Kevin's answer | Answered on August 10, 2009

If there is no board of directors to enforce the CC&Rs on your behalf, then you may eventually have no other option but to file a lawsuit and seek...

Kevin Lee Britt's Answers (154)

Can an HOA recover special assessment and operating dues in a short sale?

Resident notice for HOA Board of directors meetings???? (SPECIFIC LAW LINK INCLUDED. HELP INTERPRET PLEASE)

Does the HOA need majority vote from homeowners to file a lawsuit against a homeowner

Unlawful tenants have moved into foreclosure property in our HOA. What can we do to evict them?

Feuding neighbors disturbs everyone. What can we do.

I'm an owner of condo in Wa state my neighbors are using toxic chemicals that interfer with my living condition

If things that are in the CC&R's are not being followed, am I liable to pay dues, or am I safe until things are taken care of?

If I am currently going into forclosure on an 80/20 arm w/ no equity and it's a condo, when is it legal to stop paying HOA fees?

How can the Board just decide to write-up everyone... including those who are clearly not in violation?

C c and r's