This bill aims to protect owners of units in common interest communities, such as homeowners' associations and apartment complexes, from facing more restrictive use limitations than those that were in place when they acquired their property. It introduces new sections to various chapters of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), specifically chapters 64.90, 64.38, 64.34, and 64.32. The key provisions state that associations cannot impose more onerous restrictions on property use without the explicit written consent of the affected owner. Additionally, it outlines the process for owners to request the recording of exceptions to these restrictions and clarifies that successors-in-interest cannot claim benefits under this provision if the restrictions were already in place before their purchase.

The bill also specifies that these new regulations do not apply to restrictions that are not enforceable by the association or those required to comply with existing laws. It ensures that existing covenants and restrictions prior to the bill's effective date remain valid and does not create a private right of action for past actions. The definition of "types of use" includes residential, agricultural, and commercial purposes, as well as the ability to rent or develop the property, provided these uses were permissible at the time of acquisition. The provisions of this bill are set to expire on January 1, 2028.