Many communities have questions about whether and how to conduct annual meetings in light of the COVID-19 virus. Especially given the ban on gatherings and closures of schools. Communities need to balance the need to conduct Association business against protecting the health and safety of their members. Before discussing some options, remember that the general…
Category Archives: WUCIOA
Does WUCIOA Eliminate Restrictions on Assessments in the CC&Rs of an Existing HOA?
We believe that section 326 of the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (“WUCIOA”) eliminates any restriction on assessment increases within the CC&Rs of an existing HOA. Our legal argument is strongest in cases of a special assessment. However, the argument should also prove to be successful for dues increases contained within the regular budget….
How does a Community Adopt WUCIOA?
For currently existing condos, co-ops, and homeowner associations, there is a process to adopt the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (“WUCIOA”). First the owners must vote to amend the declaration and choose to be governed by WUCIOA. Second, the board must vote to amend the declaration to remove provisions which directly conflict with WUCIOA….
WUCIOA – What is it, and why should my community association care? Topic 7: Board Committees
WUCIOA provides an ability for Boards form Committees to conduct some Board Business. (But this is not legal advice for your specific association) The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) is a new law that takes effect on July 1, 2018. Most of it only applies to HOAs and Condos created after that date….
WUCIOA – What is it, and why should my community association care? Topic 6: Actions without Board Meetings
WUCIOA provides a limited ability for Boards to take action by email . (But this is not legal advice for your specific association) The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) is a new law that takes effect on July 1, 2018. Most of it only applies to HOAs and Condos created after that date….
WUCIOA – What is it, and why should my community association care? Topic 5: Electronic Notice
WUCIOA provides for electronic notice to members who “opt in” to such notice. (But this is not legal advice for your specific association) The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) is a new law that takes effect on July 1, 2018. Most of it only applies to HOAs and Condos created after that date….
WUCIOA – What is it, and why should my community association care? Topic 3 – Restrictions on Use
WUCIOA makes restrictions on use easier to adopted, like rental caps and smoking bans (But this is not legal advice for your specific association) The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) is a new law that takes effect on July 1, 2018. Most of it only applies to HOAs and Condos created after that…
WUCIOA – What is it, and why should my community association care? Topic 2 – Association Records
WUCIOA has much more detail about records and owners’ rights to access them. (But this is not legal advice for your specific association) The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) is a new law that takes effect on July 1, 2018. Most of it only applies to HOAs and Condos created after that date….
WUCIOA – What is it, and why should my community association care? Topic 1 – Collections
If you have owners who don’t pay their dues, WUCIOA is better for most communities. (But this is not legal advice for your specific association) The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) is a new law that takes effect on July 1, 2018. Most of it only applies to HOAs and Condos created after…
What is WUCIOA, and Will it Affect my Association?
If your Homeowners Association was created before July 1, 2018, most of the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) won’t apply to you. The only change you’ll want to be aware of relates to how your community adopts its budget. The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) will govern new condominiums and other…
Category Archives: WUCIOA
Annual Meetings and COVID-19
Many communities have questions about whether and how to conduct annual meetings in light of the COVID-19 virus. Especially given the ban on gatherings and closures of schools. Communities need to balance the need to conduct Association business against protecting the health and safety of their members. Before discussing some options, remember that the general…
Does WUCIOA Eliminate Restrictions on Assessments in the CC&Rs of an Existing HOA?
We believe that section 326 of the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (“WUCIOA”) eliminates any restriction on assessment increases within the CC&Rs of an existing HOA. Our legal argument is strongest in cases of a special assessment. However, the argument should also prove to be successful for dues increases contained within the regular budget….
How does a Community Adopt WUCIOA?
For currently existing condos, co-ops, and homeowner associations, there is a process to adopt the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (“WUCIOA”). First the owners must vote to amend the declaration and choose to be governed by WUCIOA. Second, the board must vote to amend the declaration to remove provisions which directly conflict with WUCIOA….
WUCIOA – What is it, and why should my community association care? Topic 7: Board Committees
WUCIOA provides an ability for Boards form Committees to conduct some Board Business. (But this is not legal advice for your specific association) The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) is a new law that takes effect on July 1, 2018. Most of it only applies to HOAs and Condos created after that date….
WUCIOA – What is it, and why should my community association care? Topic 6: Actions without Board Meetings
WUCIOA provides a limited ability for Boards to take action by email . (But this is not legal advice for your specific association) The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) is a new law that takes effect on July 1, 2018. Most of it only applies to HOAs and Condos created after that date….
WUCIOA – What is it, and why should my community association care? Topic 5: Electronic Notice
WUCIOA provides for electronic notice to members who “opt in” to such notice. (But this is not legal advice for your specific association) The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) is a new law that takes effect on July 1, 2018. Most of it only applies to HOAs and Condos created after that date….
WUCIOA – What is it, and why should my community association care? Topic 3 – Restrictions on Use
WUCIOA makes restrictions on use easier to adopted, like rental caps and smoking bans (But this is not legal advice for your specific association) The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) is a new law that takes effect on July 1, 2018. Most of it only applies to HOAs and Condos created after that…
WUCIOA – What is it, and why should my community association care? Topic 2 – Association Records
WUCIOA has much more detail about records and owners’ rights to access them. (But this is not legal advice for your specific association) The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) is a new law that takes effect on July 1, 2018. Most of it only applies to HOAs and Condos created after that date….
WUCIOA – What is it, and why should my community association care? Topic 1 – Collections
If you have owners who don’t pay their dues, WUCIOA is better for most communities. (But this is not legal advice for your specific association) The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) is a new law that takes effect on July 1, 2018. Most of it only applies to HOAs and Condos created after…
What is WUCIOA, and Will it Affect my Association?
If your Homeowners Association was created before July 1, 2018, most of the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) won’t apply to you. The only change you’ll want to be aware of relates to how your community adopts its budget. The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) will govern new condominiums and other…
