Practical articles on Washington HOA requirements, governance, and what WUCIOA actually requires. Written for volunteer board members, not lawyers.
WUCIOA has no state enforcement agency. Instead, it relies on private lawsuits with bilateral fee-shifting — the losing side pays everyone's attorney fees. Here's what that means for your board's budget.
Read article →14-day notice with agendas, 15-minute owner comment periods, no email voting, no decisions between meetings. The open meeting rules are already in effect — here's exactly what your board must do.
Read article →WUCIOA requires your association to maintain an extensive list of records, respond to owner requests within strict timelines, and redact sensitive information before sharing. Here's the full breakdown.
Read article →Almost certainly yes. WUCIOA requires a formal reserve study with 30-year projections, dual funding plans, and physical inspections every 36 months. Here's what that means and what it costs.
Read article →Your HOA can no longer say no to electric vehicle chargers. As of January 1, 2026, owners have a statutory right to install EV chargers and heat pumps. Here's what your board can and can't regulate.
Read article →Washington's new HOA law is 67,000 words long. Here's what it actually means for your community — explained in plain English for volunteer board members who don't have time to read a statute the size of a novel.
Read article →On January 1, 2028, four legacy HOA statutes are permanently repealed. Every Washington community association falls under one law. If your governing documents conflict with it, those provisions become void — automatically. Here's what that means and what to do about it.
Read article →HOA Express costs $59–$99 per year. NW HOA Portal starts at $69 per month. Here's an honest look at the price gap, the value gap, and which option makes sense for your board.
Read article →Both companies build websites for Washington HOAs. PropertyPop has years of experience; NW HOA Portal has transparent pricing and deeper WUCIOA readiness tools. Here's how to decide.
Read article →WUCIOA doesn't technically mandate a website. But it does require transparent access to association records — and a community website is the most practical way to meet those requirements. Here's why a Facebook group or Google Drive won't cut it.
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