Category: Homeowner’s Associations

Smith + Malek’s co-owner, Tara Malek, is having a banner year in terms of recognition for her depth of knowledge in the legal profession. From making appearances on true...

Starting a homeowners’ association (“HOA”) in Washington, or have a question about your existing HOA? Whether you are starting a new HOA or have questions about your existing HOA,...

 Emily Hutchison Geddes, J.D., MBA A contract, at its most fundamental level, is the bedrock of any working relationship. It specifies in clear language details like what each party...

By Tara Malek As a business law firm with a growing real estate practice in rapidly growing cities, we often get asked for advice on construction contracts.  These projects,...

By Peter J. Smith IV As a business law firm with a growing real estate practice and offices in cities with booming population growth, we’re often asked for advice...

With the increased prevalence of short-term rentals, homeowners’ associations may consider adopting restrictive covenants that prohibit rentals within the association. However, many associations do not realize there are very...