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View the complete Washington guide →Which Washington Laws Govern Your HOA?
Washington's Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (RCW 64.90) governs communities created on or after July 1, 2018; older ones run on RCW 64.38, 64.34, or 64.32, with some WUCIOA sections reaching all.
June 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Records & TransparencyWAGetting Your Washington HOA's Records
RCW 64.90.495 requires a Washington HOA to make its budgets, minutes, owner list, and seven years of financials available to owners on 10 days' notice — and no later than 21 days.
June 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Rules & EnforcementWAWhen Is a Washington HOA Rule Unenforceable?
A Washington HOA rule must fit the narrow purposes RCW 64.90.510 allows, be applied evenhandedly, and — for fines — follow the notice, hearing, and schedule requirements of RCW 64.90.405.
June 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Fines & PenaltiesWAChallenging an HOA Fine in Washington
Under RCW 64.90.405(2)(l), a Washington HOA may fine only after notice and an opportunity to be heard, and only under a schedule of fines adopted in advance and furnished to owners.
June 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Liens & ForeclosureWACan a Washington HOA Foreclose Over Dues?
RCW 64.90.485 gives a Washington HOA a statutory lien with a six-month super-priority ahead of the first mortgage, foreclosable judicially or nonjudicially after at least 90 days and two notices.
June 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Meetings & GovernanceWAAttending HOA Meetings in Washington
RCW 64.90.445 requires Washington HOA board meetings to be open to owners with 14–50 days' notice and a 15-minute comment period, and bars final action in executive session.
June 2, 2026 · 2 min read