The Washington Condominium Act (WCA) implied warranties are again under attack by some in the building industry. In the 1990s and early 2000s there was a glut of terrible construction that resulted in huge repair costs and a lot of litigation. The WCA warranties provided recourse for many owners with construction defects during that time. The warranties have also forced the construction industry to raise the "industry standard" when it comes to quality construction. Removing such protections would pave the way for a repeat of past mistakes read more

Since I worked as in-house counsel for a debt collection agency prior to joining Barker Martin, I find I am uniquely situated to provide input on whether to turn a particular account over to a collections attorney or to collections agency to recover the delinquent amounts owed to an Association. read more

Recent experience as litigation and general counsel for numerous associations who are currently tackling significant repairs suggests a couple of common pitfalls. read more

One of the primary objectives of a community association board of directors is to facilitate and encourage a sense of connection within their physical community. read more

The internet can be a wonderful resource but BEWARE: Not everything you read on the internet is true or accurate. It is also not a substitute for professional advice. read more