Property Ownership

A Washington homeowner's association lien for unpaid dues typically has priority over:

AFirst deed of trust mortgages
BProperty tax liens
COther HOA assessments recorded earlier
DUnsecured judgment liens recorded before the HOA lien✓ Correct

Explanation

HOA assessment liens under Washington law (RCW 64.38 and 64.34) are generally subordinate to first mortgage liens and property tax liens, but they have priority over unsecured judgment liens and some other subordinate interests.

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