Major Win For HOAs On Enforcing Restrictive Covenants In Washington, Published in Community Associations Network

An article published in Community Associations Network highlights VF Law Partner Michael J. Vial’s recent victory before the Washington Court of Appeals regarding an HOA enforcing tree height restrictions blocking residents’ views of Mt. Hood and the Columbia River. Vial, who specializes in HOA litigation, successfully argued that the View Ridge Estates HOA in Camas, Washington, was well within its rights to limit the heights of the trees as the restriction was a change to the existing HOA covenants rather than a new covenant entirely.

“I applaud the Washington Court of Appeals for this decision, which legally ensures that HOAs have the right to certain expectations of their members,” Vial said. “VF Law strives to ensure the rights of HOAs, and their communities are protected, and that they are allowed to self-determine their standards for a valuable and positive living space within the framework of their governing documents.”

Moving forward, Washington HOAs will be able to protect their residents’ property values and quality of life concerning views.

“This is an important victory for HOAs across Washington,” Vial said.

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