A condo formed in 1990. Which RCW code applies= RCW64.32 or RCW 64.34 when looking to define common landscaping requirements?

RCW 64.34.010 states that RCW 64.34 applies to condominiums created after July 1, 1990. If your condominium's declaration was recorded after that...

Many sets of governing documents permit the remaining board members to appoint an owner to serve the remainder of the resigning board member's...

HOA rules and regulations, what can the board implement?

The answer depends on what is contained in the association's governing documents. The best way to proceed is to retain an attorney with experience...

Our HOA docs say- any unpaid assessments shall bear interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the due date until paid.

If assessments are charged monthly, interest could be charged either at the rate of 1% of the delinquent assessment total per month or 6% of the...

What should a condo board do when a condo unit owner plants a garden for their personal use on association property?

Condominium boards have the authority to regulate common areas, and they can permit gardens within those areas. In the absence of complaints from...

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Is it legal for a developer to ask for HOA dues with no Bylaws (only CC&R) given to lot owners but refuses any HOA meetings?

If the developer is refusing to follow the covenants regarding transition to owner control, then the owners should consider filing a lawsuit...

Do I need an attorney to challenge an amendment to the CC&R's

Some condominiums' declarations give developers the power to amend those documents after the developer control period has ended. Consulting an...

Does a condo association need to hold a special meeting to vote on a special assessment?

The answer depends on what type of association you live in, when it was created, and what its governing documents say. An attorney that is...

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What do i do with a neighbor who rents and the landlord lets them pile up garbage in the yard?

If your neighborhood has a homeowners association, you can ask its board and request that it enforce the covenants on the property. Such...

Three year documented noise history from condo renter. ineffective condo board. what to do?

Yes. RCW 10.14 provides for civil anti-harassment orders. Here is a link: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=10.14. A petition must be...