Governor Inslee amended a COVID-19 emergency proclamation pertaining to Washington community associations today. This proclamation restores associations' power to levy fines against owners who violate the association's governing documents. This power to fine was suspended by a previous proclamation. Owners must be given notice and an opportunity to be heard before fines are levied.
The Governor's proclamation amendment extends a previous proclamation permitting owners and directors to vote on association matters by mail, electronic mail, and proxy and to attend association meetings by conference telephone and similar electronic services until 11:59 p.m. on October 1. It also extends a prohibition on community associations charging late fees for delinquent assessments until that date.
