Last week, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion that will impact condominium and homeowners who file for bankruptcy. In essence, the law has changed such that it will be more difficult to collect assessments under a certain type of bankruptcy. Furthermore, there will be new burdens on management companies, attorneys, and debt collectors to assure that associations do not attempt to collect future assessments when an owner has obtained a discharge in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

The case, Goudelock v. Sixty-01 Association of Apartment Owners, involved a condominium owner in Washington state who filed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Individuals who fil...

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liability on condo and homeowner associations where the association “knew or should have known of the discriminatory conduct [of owners/tenants] and had the power to correct it.”

There is still time to sign up for WSCAI's Community Associations Day on Saturday, September 24th. Membership is not required to attend, but we highly recommend it.

This is our Chapter's biggest event of the year, full of fantastic people, important education, helpful networking and fun swag. 

Stephen Smith and Theresa Torgesen will be presenting "What's in your Community Association Toolbox" with Ann Hart and Tae Hong from CWD Group.

We hope to see you there - be sure to stop by our booth to say "Hi!"

Community Associations Institute issued a press release last week in response to the Washington Center for Real Estate Research's study addressing factors contributing to the lack of condominium development in the Seattle area.

Mark your calendars for WSCAI's Community Associations Day on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle!

Theresa Torgesen and Stephen Smith will be presenting with managers

Ann Hart and Tae Hong from CWD Group.

Our presentation, "What's in Your Association Toolbox?" will provide guidance and practical solutions for some of the most common issues facing condominium and homeowner association Boards and managers.

Find out more about CA Day and register online at:

https://wscai.org/community-associations-day/

We are proud to announce the opening of Sound Legal Partners, PLLC. Rachel, Stephen, and Theresa will continue to serve community associations and welcome new clients with other real estate needs throughout the Greater Puget Sound area. 

Education and Advocacy

Community Associations Institute, Washington State Chapter

Community Association Institute, National

Washington Laws

Condominium Act, RCW 64.34 (New Act) 

Horizontal Property Regimes Act, RCW 64.32 (Old Act) 

Homeowners Association Act, RCW 64.38 

Nonprofit Corporation Act, RCW 24.03

Nonprofit Miscellaneous Mutual Corporations Act, RCW 24.06 

Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, RCW 59.18 

Other Resources

HUD Search Engine for FHA Approved Condominiums