Homeowners associations, or HOAs are governed by the Washington State Homeowners Association Act codified in RCW 64.38.
Homeowners' associations in Washington are governed by the WUCIOA. This act applies to all common interest communities, including planned developments and iniums.
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.
Homeowners in Washington State can file complaints against their HOA through the Washington Human Rights Commission if they believe their rights have been violated. Complaints can also be directed to local courts for disputes over covenant enforcement, with the process defined under the applicable state statutes.
State law: Washington state has laws that specifically grant HOAs and COA (inium Owner Associations) the authority to create and enforce CC&Rs.