This bill introduces new requirements for associations governing common interest communities, including condominiums and homeowners' associations, regarding their response to inquiries from unit owners or their authorized agents. Specifically, when a written inquiry is submitted via certified mail, the association must respond within 30 days, providing either a substantive response or a notification that additional time is needed to address the inquiry. A "substantive response" can include factual explanations, references to governing documents, or statements of current practices. The bill also allows associations to establish reasonable rules about the frequency and manner of responses, such as limiting responses to one inquiry per unit or lot every 30 days.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that in any legal action arising from these inquiries, the prevailing party is entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. Each of the new sections added to the respective chapters (64.90, 64.32, 64.34, and 64.38 RCW) includes an expiration date of January 1, 2028, for the provisions outlined. This legislation aims to enhance transparency and accountability in association governance by ensuring timely communication between associations and their members.