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Congratulations, Ali!
Please join us in congratulating our colleague, Alexis Ducich, on making partner! Those of you who have used us for collections or worked with Ali in any respect know that she is a great attorney...
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Washington Legislative Update
In Washington, there were several bills impacting collection of association assessments passed in the recent legislative session and signed by the governor that become effective July 28, 2019. Bill #SHB 1602 concerning consumer debt applies...
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Do You Swear to Tell the Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth . . .
There are a number of ways an upset homeowner could choose to express their discontent with their association, the board, or another resident. They could raise concerns at a meeting, complain in writing, or even...
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The Insurable Interest Vortex
There is a roadside attraction in Oregon called the Oregon Vortex, where purported paranormal forces cause a number of optical illusions and oddities. It is definitely on my bucket list of Pacific Northwest attractions I...
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Foreclosure: Judicial vs. Non-Judicial
In both Washington and Oregon, community associations that have lien rights for nonpayment of assessments have two options when considering foreclosing on units or lots: judicial or non-judicial foreclosure. Whether a foreclosure is judicial or...
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New Case Law Involving Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Debtors
The 9th Circuit United States Court of Appeals issued an opinion recently in Goudelock v. Sixty-01 Association of Apartment Owners holding that an owner’s personal obligation to pay assessments that become due after the debtor...
