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“It’s Alive!”

The New Homeowners Association – a Burdened Creature, Tripping down Sequoia Lane, with a Knife in its Back by Brian P. McLean, Leahy.ps When it comes to homeowner associations, governments are struggling. Competing camps, conflicting policies, and the end result: … Continue reading

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Reserve Studies in Washington State – 2008 Legislation

By Brian P. McLean, Leahy.ps On March 21, 2008, Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire signed into law Senate Bill 6215. The new law took effect on June 12, 2008, and requires condominium associations to update reserve studies annually and make … Continue reading

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The Annual Meeting: Constantly Risking Absurdity

In the circus that is the owners association, no act is more fraught with peril—and more important—than the Annual Meeting, that high-wire balancing walk from last year to next year. Continue reading

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