This By-Laws document contains the following information: the name and location of the corporation, the shareholders, and the duties of the officers.
Property Owners Association Bylaws With Secretary Of State In Washington
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State law: Washington state has laws that specifically grant HOAs and COA (inium Owner Associations) the authority to create and enforce CC&Rs.
HOA governing documents are public record in Washington. An HOA must record its governing documents with the county land records to be enforceable.
Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) Homeowners' associations in Washington are governed by the WUCIOA.
The local law supersedes the rules and regulations of the HOA, meaning that HOAs must ensure they are operating under the law.
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.
Covenant is considered a legal contract, or agreement, between privately owned property within a subdivision and the developer. By-laws state how the HOA will be run and contains information on voting processes, quorum requirements, provision for holding meetings, election requirements, and other operating guidelines.
10 things to include in your HOA bylaws Name and purpose. The very first bylaws are the ones in which the association states its. Membership requirements. Board duties. Officer duties. Board member meetings. Member meetings. Committees. Non-compliance to bylaws.
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 Documents - The association's Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), Amendments to CC&Rs, Bylaws, Lien Notices, HOA Notices, Plats, Maps, and other community documents can be found by visiting the county recorder's office website in which the association is located.
