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.
Homeowners' associations in Washington are governed by the WUCIOA. This act applies to all common interest communities, including planned developments and iniums.
Every HOA has a set of CC&Rs (covenants, conditions, and restrictions) managed by an elected HOA board. These regulations control certain aspects of community life and may forbid rentals of any kind. If you bought a home in an HOA where the CC&Rs prohibits rentals, you must comply with this restriction.
The local law supersedes the rules and regulations of the HOA, meaning that HOAs must ensure they are operating under the law.
New laws affecting renters in Washington State in 2023 Within 30 days after a tenant moves out, the landlord must either return the full security deposit or give the tenant a written statement documenting why they kept some or all of it.
State law: Washington state has laws that specifically grant HOAs and COA (inium Owner Associations) the authority to create and enforce CC&Rs.
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.
HOA governing documents are public record in Washington. An HOA must record its governing documents with the county land records to be enforceable.
New laws affecting renters in Washington State in 2023 Within 30 days after a tenant moves out, the landlord must either return the full security deposit or give the tenant a written statement documenting why they kept some or all of it.