COVID Proclamation Affecting Community Associations Extended Indefinitely

The Governor of Washington state issued a Proclamation yesterday that permits owners and directors in condominium and homeowners associations to continue to vote by mail, electronic transmission, and proxy and to attend meetings by conference telephone and similar electronic services until the termination of the COVID-19 state of emergency or the rescinding of the Proclamation, whichever occurs first.  This Proclamation also extends a previous prohibition on condominium and homeowners associations charging late fees for delinquent assessments until the termination of the COVID-19 state of emergency or the rescinding of the Proclamation, whichever occurs first.