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Monthly Archives: December 2008
Yurt Association Law: Developer v. Association Attorneys
Yurt Association Law: Developer v. Association Attorneys Brian P. McLean, Leahy.ps In Washington State, there’s a palpable and sometimes hostile split between attorneys who represent developers and attorneys who represent owner associations (particular construction defect attorneys). (As for attorneys who … Continue reading
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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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Delinquent HOA Dues for Units in Attached Condominium Projects
By Brian P. McLean, Leahy.ps Fannie Mae is updating its review processes with respect to delinquent HOA dues (Announcement 08-34 | 12/16/08): Fannie Mae is updating its delinquent HOA dues policy for the CPM Expedited Review and Lender Full Review … Continue reading
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
Slouching Toward the Annual Budget
Let’s dwell for a moment on what’s gone wrong with your budget-making process . . . Continue reading
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
Is it legal in Washington State to Ban Smoking in a Condominium?
Edited by Brian P. McLean, Leahy.ps This is the question posed to me by The Seattle Times in July 2007, which quoted me extensively on the subject: Kirkland [Seattle] attorney Brian McLean, of the firm[Leahy McLean Fjelstad], says that “with the … Continue reading
