Kent HOAs formed after July 1, 2018 follow RCW 64.90 WUCIOA. Board procedures require proper notice, open meetings, voting quorums, and minutes. Older HOAs follow RCW 64.38.
Homeowner association boards in Kent 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). Homeowners associations created before that date remain under RCW 64.38, while older condominiums fall under RCW 64.34 (Washington Condominium Act) or RCW 64.32. Board meetings generally must be open to members with notice provided in advance. Executive sessions are allowed for limited topics (legal, personnel, delinquencies). 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 made available to owners on reasonable request.
Boards failing to follow procedures can face member petitions to compel compliance, lawsuits for breach of fiduciary duty, and invalidation of improperly adopted decisions.
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