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Board Has Broad Discretion to Set Amendments

The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that an HOA’s governing documents grant the board broad discretion in setting assessments. The court also ruled that the board’s decision on assessments was entitled to substantial deference — but not because of the business judgment rule (Surowiecki v. Hat Island Community Ass’n). “This is a major win for…

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