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Kirkland, WA HOA Rules: CC&R Enforcement (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

Primary law
RCW 64.90 WUCIOA
Notice period
10-30 days to cure
Hearing rights
Before fines imposed
Selective enforcement
Defense to claims
Protected activities
Solar flags signs

Summary

Kirkland HOAs must enforce CCRs uniformly under RCW 64.90.545 and give written notice, opportunity to cure, and hearing rights before imposing fines or liens.

RCW 64.90.410 Board members, officers, and committees. (1)(a) Except as provided otherwise in the governing documents, subsection (4) of this section, or other provisions of this chapter, the board may act on behalf of the association. (b) In the performance of their duties, officers and board members must exercise the degree of care and loyalty to the association required of an officer or director of a corporation organized, are subject to the conflict of interest rules governing directors and officers, and are entitled to the immunities from liability available to officers and directors under chapter 24.06 RCW. The standards of care and loyalty, and conflict of interest rules and immunities described in this section apply regardless of the form in which the association is organized. (2)(a) Except as provided otherwise in RCW 64.90.300 (9), effective as of the transition meeting held in accordance with RCW 64.90.415 (4), the board must be comprised of at least three members, at least a majority of whom must be unit owners. However, the number of board members need not exceed the number of units then in the common interest community. [...] (4) The board may not, without vote or agreement of the unit owners: (a) Amend the declaration, except as provided in RCW 64.90.285; (b) Amend the organizational documents of the association; (c) Terminate the common interest community; (d) Elect members of the board, but may fill vacancies in its membership not resulting from removal for the unexpired portion of any term or, if earlier, until the next regularly scheduled election of board members; or (e) Determine the qualifications, powers, duties, or terms of office of board members.

Source: RCW 64.90.410 RulesView official code

Full Breakdown

Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCRs) are the contractual rules that run with the land in a common interest community. 90 (WUCIOA), Kirkland HOAs may enforce CCRs through cure letters, fines, suspension of privileges, and judicial injunctions, but must follow specific due-process procedures before imposing most sanctions. The statutory framework requires written notice describing the alleged violation, the specific CCR section violated, the opportunity to cure within a reasonable time (typically 10 to 30 days depending on the nature of the violation), and the right to a hearing before the board or a committee with opportunity to present evidence and witnesses.

410 prohibits fines for non-violations or for lawful activities protected by state law. Selective enforcement, where the HOA enforces a rule against some owners but not others, can be a legal defense and may waive the HOA right to enforce the rule in the future. The association must keep records of all enforcement actions and may not use enforcement proceedings to retaliate against owners who run for the board, attend meetings, or file complaints. Legal rights that cannot be waived through CCR enforcement include display of the American flag, clotheslines in some jurisdictions, solar panels, political signs during election windows, and religious displays on doors or doorframes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my HOA fine me without notice?
No, RCW 64.90 requires written notice of the violation, opportunity to cure, and a hearing before fines are imposed except in limited emergency situations.
Can I display a political sign during election season?
Washington law limits HOA restrictions on political signs; most jurisdictions allow at least one sign of reasonable size during active election windows, though duration and size limits vary.

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