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RCW 64.90.445 requires open meetings, 14-day notice, and a minimum 15-minute owner comment period before any board vote. Most boards are not compliant. This guide covers the statutory requirements, executive …
Every condo sale that involves a conventional mortgage requires a completed Fannie Mae 1076 (or Freddie Mac 1077) questionnaire. Boards fill them out manually, make errors, and delay closings. CommunityPay's …
Reserve study requirements vary dramatically by state. This three-state comparison covers the statutory framework, update frequency, percent-funded calculations, and common board mistakes for WA (WUCIOA), OR (ORS 94.595), and CA …
Most boards either ignore delinquencies too long or escalate too fast. Here is the step-by-step process that protects the association, stays within Washington law, and actually recovers the money.
SB 326 mandates structural inspections of balconies and exterior elevated elements for California condominiums. The findings routinely trigger special assessments. This guide covers the timeline, cost allocation, reserve study integration, …
Oregon has no formal resale certificate statute for planned communities. Disclosure is seller-driven under ORS 100.480 (condos) and property disclosure law. This guide covers what's required, what's not, and what …
What insurers examine when claims are filed — and why execution alone isn't a risk model.
AB 130 capped HOA fines at $200 per violation and formalized the hearing process. This guide covers what changed, what boards must do to update their fine schedules, and how …
California has the most complex HOA disclosure framework in the country. This guide covers the full regulatory landscape — Civil Code 4525-4530 disclosures, SB 410 EEE reserve reports, AB 130 …
Most HOA software adds work instead of removing it. Here are the five anti-patterns that create hidden labor costs—and why simpler systems deliver stronger governance.
The question every board eventually asks—and why most systems can't answer it with actual proof.
Washington has two resale certificate statutes — RCW 64.34.425 for condominiums (20 items) and RCW 64.90.640 for all WUCIOA communities (26 items). This guide covers both, with the full disclosure …