For those of you who keep emailing me asking when I will be speaking next, I have good news! Ok, nobody has actually emailed asking me that (although some have emailed asking me to speak less…). In any event, I will be speaking at Oregon's 2nd Annual Law Day on Friday, February 1 at the Multnomah Athletic Club. My topic is "Risks and Tips on How to Deal With Aging HOA Communities." I will be offering up tips for both physical elements (caulking, inspections, etc.) and risk management (insurance reviews, appraisals, etc.). My intent is to provide tangible tips for HOA's to prolong the life of their buildings. So, if that interests you or if you are suffering from incurable insomnia, feel free to attend. read more

The 2017 Washington State legislative session commenced on January 7, 2017 and is in full swing. It's expected to be another active session involving condominium and homeowner associations. Hearings are already taking place and bills are being introduced. read more

If you're a listener to "Condo and HOA Buzz" you heard over the past two weeks that Congress recently passed a bill that includes important provisions affecting all condominiums in the country. On February 2, 2016, HR 3700 was approved by the House of Representatives 427-0. The proposed law would streamline the FHA's certification requirements for condo projects, allow more commercial space in FHA-approved condo buildings, and relax current owner-occupancy requirements. read more

This past weekend I spoke at the Community Association Institute's ("CAI") South Sound Law Day on the topic of association records. Based on the number of questions from the audience on owner requests to obtain or review records, I thought I'd summarize some highlights here. read more

The Amateur Radio Parity Act (S. 1685) is scheduled for mark-up in the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee today (November 18). Your Senator serves on the Senate Commerce Committee and it is very important he/she hears from you today to oppose S. 1685. read more