- Development and enforcement of Articles of Incorporation
- Bylaws, CC&Rs and other governing documents
- Counseling on interpretation of governing documents
- Notification of CC&R violations and application of penalties
- Collecting delinquent assessments
- Boundary disputes or, buffer enforcement
- Adverse possession claims.
Homeowners' associations
skagit homeowners' association attorney
Our Skagit real estate lawyer works with homeowners' associations (HOAs) and the individuals who govern, manage and live them. We help new developments become great communities and we help the residents in them to comply with the HOA rules.
Key HOA concerns
New community developments are often required to form a non-profit corporation chartered with maintaining common areas within the development. These entities are commonly known as Homeowners' Associations or community associations.
In addition to maintaining the common areas, associations are also responsible for managing the community's finances and at the direction of the Board, enforce the guidelines in the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). Collecting unpaid assessments, enforcing the association's rules and handling disputes are just a few of the issues that HOAs face on a daily basis.
Why professional assistance may be necessary?
Legal assistance can save the association money and headaches by improving efficiency and addressing situations before they escalate into expensive problems. As your Skagit real estate lawyer, Olympic Legal can help you to better understand the laws concerning Homeowners’ Associations, assist in resolving disputes, and provide other services including:
To talk to our experienced homeowners' associations attorney, give us a call at 360.630.3635.