Sudden Valley Community Association· Bellingham, Washington
Our initial scan found 5 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 2 public PDFs on Sudden Valley Community Association’s website against current Washington and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
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Association Bylaws · Article III, Section 19 · Page 1
[FLAGGED FOR COUNSEL REVIEW — SAFE RESOLUTION GATE] Board imposition of a special assessment without submitting the special assessment budget to member ratification.
Operative Clause · Article III, Section 19 (Page 1)
“Special Assessments Without Member Ratification — The Board of Directors shall have the authority to levy an emergency or special capital assessment of up to $500.00 per Lot in any fiscal year by a…”
Why It’s Flagged
RCW 64.38.025(3)-(4) & RCW 64.90.525
Under RCW 64.38.025(3) and (4) and RCW 64.90.525, ANY regular or special budget adopted by the board of directors—including a special assessment—must be summarized and mailed to all owners within 30 days of adoption together with notice of a member ratification meeting to be held 14 to 50 days later.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Amend Article III, Section 19 to conform with RCW 64.38.025(3)-(4) & RCW 64.90.525 prior to board adoption.
REMAINING INITIAL FINDINGS & FULL DOCUMENT SET
4 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
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Potential Issue Surfaced in Initial Scan
Document
Severity
#2
U.S. Flag & Flagpole Display Restriction Conflict
Association Bylaws
AMBIGUITY
#3
Annual Budget Ratification & Financial Disclosure Protocol Gap
Association Bylaws
AMBIGUITY
#4
Structural Reserve Study & Mandatory Reserve Funding Gap
Association Bylaws
AMBIGUITY
#5
Satellite Dish & Antenna Prior-Approval / Ban Preemption Conflict
Rules & Policies
HIGH LEGAL RISK
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