There is a lot of prospective legislation (both locally and nationally) affecting homeowner associations and individual homeowners. This heightened level of legislative activity in this area appears to have increased probably in part as fallout from the economic crisis. 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

Contact your Congressperson today to let them know you oppose H.R. 1106 as currently written, as it will have several unintended adverse consequences upon homeowner associations. read more