The local law supersedes the rules and regulations of the HOA, meaning that HOAs must ensure they are operating under the law.
HOAs may ask homeowners to do something or keep you from doing something not officially covered in the CC&Rs. In such cases, homeowners may want to take legal action against the HOA by filing a lawsuit.
Original declaration and organizational documents along with any amendments. Financial statements and tax returns for the past seven years. The most recent annual report delivered to the secretary of state (if any) Copies of any contracts which the association was a party within the last seven years.
Once you buy a home that's part of an HOA, you automatically become a member of the HOA. HOA rules are legally binding, and you must adhere to all rules and regulations in the governing document. Yes, there are bylaws that you may not like, but there are no HOA loopholes.
The WUCIOA provides a legal structure for the creation, management, and termination of iniums, cooperatives, and planned communities. Effective since July 1, 2018, the Act is codified in Chapter 64.90 RCW and outlines the responsibilities of HOAs, developers, and owners within common interest communities.
HOA governing documents are public record in Washington. An HOA must record its governing documents with the county land records to be enforceable.
State law: Washington state has laws that specifically grant HOAs and COA (inium Owner Associations) the authority to create and enforce CC&Rs.
If your HOA board is partaking in illegal conduct, it is important to report the case to local authorities. For housing discrimination cases, you may report the issue to the Washington State Human Rights Commission. If you are unsatisfied with your HOA board, consider removing problematic board members.