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Plain-English summaries and synced statutory text for Washington community associations. Search by keyword or open a chapter from the list below.This is a reference library for the statutes that govern community associations: condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners associations. Each chapter pairs a plain-English summary with the synced statutory text and a link to the official source, so you can look up the law behind a board decision. It is reference, not legal advice.
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WA Chapter ch. 64.90
WA Chapter ch. 64.34
WA Chapter ch. 64.38
WA Chapter ch. 64.32
WA Chapter 64.90
The forward-looking source of record for Washington community associations. WUCIOA (UCIOA-based, effective July 1, 2018) governs condominiums, plat communities, and cooperatives, and by January 1, 2028 governs all common interest communities when the legacy chapters are repealed (SB 5796). Covers selected key definitions, association powers and duties, meetings, assessments, the statutory lien with judicial or power-of-sale foreclosure, association records, and the resale certificate.
Official sourceWA Chapter 64.34
Governs Washington condominiums created from July 1, 1990 through June 30, 2018. Repealed effective January 1, 2028, when WUCIOA (RCW ch. 64.90) governs all common interest communities (SB 5796). The seeded lien section establishes that the association's assessment lien may be enforced judicially under ch. 61.12 RCW or nonjudicially under ch. 61.24 RCW where the declaration grants a power of sale.
Official sourceWA Chapter 64.38
Governs Washington homeowners associations formed before July 1, 2018. Repealed effective January 1, 2028, when WUCIOA (RCW ch. 64.90) governs all common interest communities (SB 5796). The seeded section sets out the association's default powers under RCW 64.38.020.
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