Property Management

Under Washington's condominium act (RCW 64.34), unit owners are assessed for their share of common area maintenance and capital reserves. A unit owner who does not pay their assessments:

ACannot be held liable because HOA assessments are voluntary
BMay be subject to a lien on their unit and potentially foreclosure by the association✓ Correct
COnly faces suspension of voting rights in the HOA
DCan only be fined, not subject to foreclosure

Explanation

Under RCW 64.34, a condominium association has a lien on each unit for unpaid assessments. If assessments remain unpaid, the association may foreclose on the lien under the same general procedures used for deed of trust foreclosures.

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