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...
The Corporate Transparency Act
QUICK FACTS:
· Most community associations are required to comply.
· Board members will have to provide their personal identifying information (name, date of birth, address, driver’s license and/or passport).
· Community associations must file a report every time a board member is removed or added (within 30 days of that change).
· While exemptions do exist, most community...
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...
Caution in the Face of Coronavirus: Running a Washington HOA Without Gatherings
Whether you’re urging people to just start washing their hands or your closet is filled with toilet paper, one thing is certain: coronavirus continues to spread. According to health professionals, one thing we can do to slow the spread is avoid group gatherings. Unfortunately, that’s not always easy to do when you are trying to maintain a functioning community association. Regular gatherings...
VF Law Communication
Here at Vial Fotheringham LLP, we are closely monitoring the situation arising from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and we are ready to navigate the rocky waters of whatever life throws at clients, community associations and partners. Our hearts go out to the victims and families that are directly impacted by illness.
VF lawyers are ready to help associations and other clients navigate the...