VF Law Partner Michael J. Vial Scores a Major Win for HOAs on Enforcing Restrictive Covenants in Washington
Congratulations to VF Law Partner Michael J. Vial, who secured a significant victory on April 8 for the View Ridge Estates HOA in Camas, Washington. Michael, whose practice focuses on HOA litigation, successfully argued before the Washington Court of Appeals, Division 1, that the View Ridge Estates HOA’s view obstruction covenant applied to large trees on a member property that was blocking...
Insurance Changes Could Lead to Association Members’ Inability to Sell Their Units
By: Damien Bielli
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are large, government-backed companies that play a crucial role in the mortgage market. In late 2008, following the global financial crisis, the federal government took over operations at both companies, and these government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) now guarantee most of the mortgages in the United States. It is critical to understand how the...
Real Estate Veteran Coni S. Rathbone Joins VF Law as Of Counsel, Published in Attorney at Law Magazine
In an article published 9/1 in Attorney at Law Magazine, it was announced that Coni S. Rathbone has joined VF Law’s Business and Real Estate Practice Groups as Of Counsel. In this new role, Rathbone will work with clients in the firm’s Portland and Boise offices.
“Rathbone’s proficiency revolves around adeptly representing property owners and developers in complex commercial real estate...
HOA Law: Expert Advice, Published in Law Week Colorado
Quoted in an article published in Law Week Colorado, Senior Associate Kate Willard explains how HOAs and other community associations may require legal help enforcing their rules. In cases where homeowners are not observing HOA regulations, attorneys may need to get involved.
“Disputes often arise regarding covenant enforcement, a homeowner being required to maintain their property in a...
Colorado SB 23-178: Water Wise Landscaping Signed!
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Board Member Boot Camp With Quinten Cupps Out of Arizona
Watch Quinten Cupps’ virtual Board Member Boot Camp out of the Vial Fotheringham office in Arizona!
Originally conducted on July 30, 2020
Governor Inslee issues Proclamation 20-51, Impacts all Washington Community Associations
By: Greg Coxey
On April 17, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee issued Proclamation 20-51. Proclamation 20-51 has far reaching impacts on all community associations in Washington. Proclamation 20-51 effectively amends the Nonprofit Corporations Act (RCW 24.03), the Condominium Act (RCW 64.34), the Homeowners’ Association Act (RCW 64.38), and the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act or WUCIOA...
COVID-19 and the Risk of Getting Sued
By: Scott Welker
In American law, there is a long, quiet history of the ill suing the people who made them ill. Dating at least back to the 1800s, defendants have been held liable in court for negligently spreading infectious diseases. These cases have run the gambit, including lawsuits for the spread of tuberculosis (1953), smallpox (1910), typhoid fever (1896), and whooping cough (1884),...
Fostering a Sense of Community During COVID-19
By: Greg Coxey
Given this unprecedented time in the history of the world, there is a lot of anxiety and uncertainty about what the future holds. Even though this is a global pandemic, with orders to stay-in-place and stay healthy, the focus shifts to our household and our communities. While practicing social distancing, we must think beyond ourselves and consider all of the members of our...
The Effects of Covid-19 on Insurance Coverage
The State of Emergency response to Covid-19 has had an enormous effect on all of our lives. As the pandemic continues, loss of revenue has become the center of attention for business owners. With business closure, shelter in place orders, and bleak economic forecast for the second quarter, the question whether Covid-19 related losses are covered under insurance policies has become an...