To create a homeowners' association, the initial board of directors or declarant must draft and adopt a community declaration. The declaration will include all the rules and regulations set forth by the association along with a map of all property within the community.
No, there is not a way to ``leave the HOA'' without moving. The HOA covenants are tied to the property permanently.
The local law supersedes the rules and regulations of the HOA, meaning that HOAs must ensure they are operating under the law.
Homeowners' associations in Washington are governed by the WUCIOA. This act applies to all common interest communities, including planned developments and iniums.
The best way to strategize on short-term rental restrictions is to speak to a board member. At the same time, you can consult the CC&Rs' (Covenants, conditions, and restrictions) advice. Knowing the potential risks of getting around HOA's restrictions is important. And we highly recommend doing it the legal way.
Many HOAs maintain a website where governing documents are posted. To find HOA rules and regulations online: Navigate to the HOA's official website. Look for sections labeled “Documents,” “Governing Documents,” or “Rules and Regulations.”
Homeowners' associations in Washington are governed by the WUCIOA. This act applies to all common interest communities, including planned developments and iniums.
This is a fairly simple process. Simply create a document that describes the changes you want to make, and submit it to your HOA board of directors. Once the board of directors has an idea of what changes are necessary, they draft those changes and propose them to the rest of the board.