Kent HOAs may levy regular and special assessments under RCW 64.90 or 64.38. Unpaid assessments become liens and may be foreclosed after notice and opportunity to cure.
Under WUCIOA (RCW 64.90) and the older RCW 64.38, Kent homeowner associations have statutory authority to levy regular assessments to fund operations and reserves, and special assessments for capital projects or shortfalls. Budgets must be adopted and ratified according to the governing documents, with owner ratification required under WUCIOA in many cases. Delinquent assessments accrue interest and late fees as allowed by statute and CCRs, and associations can record liens against the unit. Lien priority under RCW 64.90 gives HOAs a limited super-priority for six months of delinquent assessments ahead of first mortgages. Foreclosure of assessment liens is permitted after proper notice and statutory cure periods.
Owners who fail to pay assessments face lien recording, late fees, and potential foreclosure. HOAs that fail to follow statutory procedures can have assessments invalidated.
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