What does this tool check in my Washington governing documents?

The analyzer scans your uploaded CC&Rs, declaration, or bylaws for clauses that Washington Homeowners Association Act (RCW § 64.38) or federal regulation may have already rendered unenforceable. Every document is screened against three federal checks: FCC OTARD satellite/antenna rules, the Fair Housing Act, and the Freedom to Display the American Flag Act. Where Common Elements has authored the state-specific rule set, the scan adds checks under Washington law. It is a first-pass diagnostic, not a substitute for review by a Washington community-association attorney.

Is this tool a substitute for legal review?

No. This is a pattern-based statutory screening tool, not legal advice. It looks for known problem clauses using text matching; it does not replace a comprehensive legal review by a Washington community-association attorney. Treat it as a first-pass diagnostic that tells you where to look, not a definitive legal opinion.

Who can see my uploaded document?

Your document is private. It is stored securely and associated only with your anonymous session during the analysis. No one else can view it. If you create a free account and save your analysis, the document moves to your association's private record room, visible only to board members and managers you authorize.

What file types are supported?

PDF (text-selectable, not image scans), Microsoft Word (.docx), and plain text (.txt) files up to 50 MB. Scanned image PDFs that contain no selectable text are not currently supported; try the .docx version of the document if you have it.

What does it mean for a clause to be preempted by Washington law?

A preempted clause is one that a higher law has already overridden. If your CC&Rs restrict something that Washington Homeowners Association Act (RCW § 64.38) or a federal statute protects, the statute wins and the clause is unenforceable even though it still appears in writing. Boards that try to enforce a preempted restriction risk violations and attorney fees. The practical fix is a formal amendment to remove or update the language.

Document analyzer · Washington

Governing Document Analyzer

Upload your Washington HOA or condo CC&Rs, declaration, or bylaws to check for clauses that state statute or federal law may have already overridden. Free compliance scan. No account required.

Drop your CC&Rs, declaration, or bylaws here

PDF, Word (.docx), or plain text, up to 50 MB

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Your document is analyzed privately and associated with your session only. We store it so you can save your full analysis. No one else can see it.

This tool is for educational purposes and is not legal advice. Pattern-based scanning identifies potential issues only. Consult a licensed community-association attorney in Washington for a definitive legal opinion.