Homeowner association boards often struggle with enforcing certain rules, such as improper parking, failing to pick up after pets, littering and similar conduct. Electronic surveillance can be a highly effective and cost-efficient tool for homeowner associations to use in enforcing their CC&Rs. read more

It is currently unknown whether HUD/FHA will require a specific type of methodology for determining percentage of reserve funding in approving FHA certified condominium projects. We suggest that the use of a particular funding method does not dictate a particular result; what's most important is funding results. read more

Status of H.R. 1106: "Helping Families Save their Home Act of 2009" is uncertain. The law would give bankruptcy judges the ability to 'cram down' the principal balance and monthly payments, wiping out tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars of money owed in an effort to keep more people in their homes and to stabilize the housing market. read more

The Washington legislature is debating a bill drafted to address real property construction improvements through consumer education, warranty protections, contractor registration requirements, and worker certification standards. Currently, a consumer in Washington has more warranty protection when they purchase a toaster in this state than they do when they buy a single family residence. Support the state legislature correct this imbalance by passing ESSB 1393. read more

Updated on HR 1106 read more