Federal Way HOAs formed on or after July 1, 2018 follow RCW 64.90 WUCIOA. Board procedures require proper notice, open meetings, voting quorums, and minutes. Older HOAs fall under RCW 64.38.
Homeowner association boards in Federal Way operate under Washington state law. HOAs and condominiums formed on or after July 1, 2018 are governed by RCW 64.90, the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA). HOAs created before that date remain under RCW 64.38, while condominiums formed before then fall under RCW 64.34 or RCW 64.32. Board meetings generally must be open to members with advance notice, though executive sessions are allowed for limited topics like legal consultation, personnel matters, and delinquent account discussions. Quorum requirements, voting procedures, and record access rights are set by both statute and the association's bylaws. Minutes and financial records must be maintained and provided to owners upon reasonable request. Federal Way does not run its own HOA registry; state law governs.
Boards that fail to follow statutory procedures can face member petitions to compel compliance, lawsuits for breach of fiduciary duty, and invalidation of improperly adopted decisions by King County Superior Court.
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