The Point Ruston legal battle started from financial difficulties and several lawsuits. Now, the residents of five condominium associations have taken legal action to ask for a neutral receiver to take over operations.   Point Ruston Legal Battle Five condo associations representing the residents of…

Fifteen Twenty-One Avenue Condominium Association is filing a lawsuit against the Insulating Glass Certification Council along with several other glass-related businesses over defective glass units. The association’s attorneys allege that the defendants provided misleading certifications of quality.   Defective Glass Units The Fifteen Twenty-One condominium…

Gold Creek Condo sues a unit of State Farm Insurance Co. due to water damage. The condominium filed the suit almost 30 years too late according to a federal appeals court. The federal appeals court ruling affirmed a lower court ruling.   Coverage Denied Gold…

Residents of a Lacey City HOA turn to the local government to file a complaint about an “out of control” board. The complaint has led to conflict within the community and its members.   “Out of Control” Board Sparks Complaints During Thursday’s Lacey City Council…

The Lacamas Shores Homeowners Association is responsible for maintaining the Lacamas biofilter. However, the association has not maintained it in years. A resident sued the homeowners association, alleging that the HOA’s negligence has polluted Lacamas Lake.   The Lacamas Biofilter Lacamas Shores is a luxury…

A condo owner in Burien has been displaced by fire and is now paying rent on top of her mortgage and other fees. She struggles to gain hardship assistance from her mortgage and property management company.   Displaced by Fire Nellie Kim is a unit…

Homeowners in Pierce County were shocked to face a $32,000 lawsuit resulting from homeless camps in their neighborhood. They were previously unaware that they owned the property where the encampment is.   County Sues Homeowners Due to Homeless Camps The homeless have set up camps…

House Bill 1337 has just received approval from the Washington Legislature. This bill will prevent newly formed homeowners associations from adopting restrictions on accessory dwelling units.   What Is House Bill 1337? The Washington State Legislature recently passed House Bill 1337, which deals with accessory…

A construction company’s vehicle malfunction has led to the release of poisonous fluid in a condo in Spokane Valley. Residents are understandably concerned about the health impact of this event.   Poisonous Fluid in Condo Stuns Residents Last week, residents of a condominium in Spokane…

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed House Bill 1043, a law that streamlines the rules and regulations in common interest communities.   House Bill 1043: New Law Passed in Washington Sponsored by state Rep. Joel McEntire, House Bill 1043 received Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature after passing…