Washington HOA laws
What Washington asks of your association
By OurHOA · General reference
Many Washington HOAs are governed by RCW 64.38, while communities created after July 1, 2018 fall under WUCIOA (RCW 64.90). Chapter 64.38 covers meeting notice, records, budgets, and reserve studies.
Meetings
Association meetings & notice
RCW 64.38.035Hold association meetings with proper notice; the board acts within its statutory standard of care.
Records
Financial & other records
RCW 64.38.045Keep association financial and other records, provide copies, and prepare an annual financial statement.
Financial
Budget & board duties
RCW 64.38.025Adopt a budget under the statutory standard of care; owners may reject the budget as provided.
Reserve study
RCW 64.38.065Prepare and update a reserve study and maintain a reserve account for capital components.
Enforcement
Liens for unpaid assessments
RCW 64.38.100The association may lien a lot for unpaid assessments after the required delinquency notices.
Source: Washington State Legislature (app.leg.wa.gov). Use the cited sections to locate the relevant provisions in the official source and confirm the current text and its applicability.
This is general information to help boards get oriented, not legal advice. HOA statutes change and courts interpret them differently case to case. Confirm specifics with your association's attorney before acting.
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