The bill amends various sections of Washington's laws concerning common interest communities, focusing on governance, operational frameworks, and the rights and responsibilities of unit owners and associations. Key provisions include the insertion of a clause that prioritizes this chapter over Title 23B RCW in case of conflicts, and the clarification that certain laws will apply to communities established before July 1, 2018. The bill introduces new definitions for terms such as "common expense" and "association," and emphasizes the binding nature of agreements made by the association of apartment owners. It also outlines the process for delegating powers from a unit owners association to a master association, ensuring that unit owners retain protections even when powers are delegated.

Additionally, the bill enhances transparency and accountability in the governance of common interest communities by establishing new requirements for meetings, voting procedures, and financial management. It mandates that unit owners be notified of meetings at least 14 days in advance and allows for remote participation. The bill also clarifies the process for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations and heat pumps, ensuring that associations cannot unreasonably restrict these installations. Furthermore, it modifies the sale and conveyance processes for condominium units, including requirements for public offering statements and resale certificates, ultimately aiming to protect the rights of purchasers and enhance the overall management of common interest communities.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 64.32.250, 64.32.260, 64.34.076, 64.38.095, 64.90.010, 64.90.015, 64.90.210, 64.90.300, 64.90.360, 64.90.365, 64.90.405, 64.90.410, 64.90.435, 64.90.445, 64.90.455, 64.90.475, 64.90.480, 64.90.485, 64.90.513, 64.90.525, 64.90.530, 64.90.535, 64.90.580, 64.90.600, 64.90.610, 64.90.635, 64.90.640, 64.90.665, 61.24.030, 64.90.509
Substitute Bill: 64.32.250, 64.32.260, 64.34.076, 64.38.095, 64.90.010, 64.90.015, 64.90.210, 64.90.300, 64.90.360, 64.90.365, 64.90.405, 64.90.410, 64.90.435, 64.90.445, 64.90.455, 64.90.475, 64.90.480, 64.90.485, 64.90.513, 64.90.525, 64.90.530, 64.90.535, 64.90.580, 64.90.600, 64.90.610, 64.90.635, 64.90.640, 64.90.665, 61.24.030, 64.90.509
Engrossed Substitute: 64.32.250, 64.32.260, 64.34.076, 64.38.095, 64.90.010, 64.90.015, 64.90.210, 64.90.300, 64.90.360, 64.90.365, 64.90.405, 64.90.410, 64.90.420, 64.90.435, 64.90.445, 64.90.455, 64.90.475, 64.90.480, 64.90.485, 64.90.513, 64.90.525, 64.90.530, 64.90.535, 64.90.580, 64.90.600, 64.90.610, 64.90.635, 64.90.640, 64.90.665, 61.24.030, 64.90.509