Property Ownership

A Washington developer creates a common interest community (condominium or HOA) and records a declaration. Under RCW 64.34 (condos) or RCW 64.38 (HOAs), the declaration creates:

ATemporary rules that expire after 20 years
BGoverning documents that run with the land and bind all current and future owners✓ Correct
CVoluntary guidelines for community living
DRegulations enforceable only by the developer

Explanation

A declaration recorded with the county creates covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) that run with the land under Washington's Condominium Act (RCW 64.34) or HOA Act (RCW 64.38), binding all current and future owners in the community.

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