The proposed bill aims to protect owners of units in common interest communities, including homeowners' associations and apartment associations, from facing more stringent restrictions on the use of their properties than those that were in place at the time of their purchase. It establishes new sections in various chapters of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) that prohibit associations from entering into, amending, or enforcing covenants, conditions, or restrictions that impose more onerous limitations unless the affected owner provides explicit written consent. Additionally, the bill outlines the process for owners to request the recording of exceptions to these restrictions and specifies that successors-in-interest cannot claim benefits under this provision if the restrictions were already enforced before their purchase.

The bill also clarifies that these provisions 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 new sections will expire on January 1, 2028.