I am not aware of any Washington state law that specifically prohibits the type of surveillance you describe. RCW 9.73, which establishes state...

A house in our neighborhood went into foreclosure, owing Our HOA many years in back dues. Can we collect from the new owner?

Condominium associations may not legally claim more than the amount of the assessments during the six months before a foreclosure sale from a new...

If the area is the association's responsibility to maintain, then you should attend the next board meeting and request that immediate action be...

How do we ensure fair distribution of homeowners dues?

The distribution of homeowners association dues is controlled by the association's governing documents. Those documents must be amended to change...

If the fee is solely intended to cover the actual cost associated with the inspection of a single lot, the lots that have no septic system have a...

The outgoing Board members should continue to serve until a person can be elected or (more likely) appointed to serve in their place. The power to...

Builder gone can we remove h.o.a. that has not taken care of things

The homeowners association was established by covenants that run with the land. It can not be dissolved without a vote of most or all of the...

Boards have broad authority to spend common funds without a vote of the owners. Boards can delegate that authority to individual members. The...

Can we as a home owners association change the wording in the home owners manual?

If the property is organized as a condominium association, the developer must pay assessments on the units it owns if assessments are being...

My CC&Rs have a provision against "unsightly conditions." I have been fined $60 for having my adirondak lawn chairs visible

According to Washington law, you are entitled to a hearing before the board imposes a fine. Presenting your case to the board in a cordial but...