Washington HB2118 regulates common interest community restrictions to prevent associations from imposing more onerous conditions on property use.

Washington HB2118 amends laws concerning common interest community restrictions. It prohibits associations from entering into, amending, or enforcing covenants, conditions, or restrictions that impose more onerous restrictions on the types of use of a lot, unit, or apartment than those that existed when the owner acquired the property. Unit and apartment owners can request exceptions if they expressly agree in writing at the time of adoption or amendment. The bill also mandates recording of exceptions in every county where the property is situated.

Washington HB2118 regulates common interest community restrictions to prevent associations from imposing more onerous conditions on property use.

Washington HB2118 amends laws concerning common interest community restrictions. It prohibits associations from entering into, amending, or enforcing covenants, conditions, or restrictions that impose more onerous restrictions on the types of use of a lot, unit, or apartment than those that existed when the owner acquired the property. Unit and apartment owners can request exceptions if they expressly agree in writing at the time of adoption or amendment. The bill also mandates recording of exceptions in every county where the property is situated.