RiseUpWA - Our HOA Blog
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Congratulations and Thanks to Senators Gildon and Trudeau!
Congratulations to Senators Gildon and Trudeau on the passing of their bills #5758 and #5755! These new laws will help create more affordable housing for …
People Share 35 Ridiculous And Infuriating Experiences They Had With Homeowner Associations
From an HOA attempting to stop people from walking their dogs on a public street, to ordering people to destroy a tree they think is …
Unequal Enforcement, John Sakrison, Surfside HOA, WA
This is a situation where Mr Sakrison’s neighbor, has trees that are about 80 ft tall. Mr Sakrison and his wife are afraid to stay …
Why Homeowners Hate their HOAs
Recent study shows a large number of homeowners hate their HOAs. Written by: Raelene Schifano, Michelle Darnell and Patrick Johansen Edited by: Desiree Lindsay …
We’re from the HOA, we’re here to help…
Raelene Schifano said: Insert these words… In order to protect all HOA/Condo owners property values, the board has decided, that from now on, all Homeowners …
HOA Reform – Horror Story of Raelene Shifano
This is the story of Raelene and Steve Shifano, written by Raelene. My HOA horror story started in August of 2014. My husband Steve and …
HOA Reform – Ottersen Horror Story
This is a very brief summary of the Ottersen case. See the documents and photos below for more detailed information. According to Mr Ottersen, Chris …
Penalties for HOA Board Members
Penalties for HOA Board Members Should there be penalties in the law for HOA (homeowner associations and condo associations) Board Members that violate the law, …
How Will Government Hurt You? This is why you must be active and engaged. We have no choice.
Many people want to live their lives and avoid politics, but modern government will not allow this. We have no choice but to engage and …
Jim Walsh and Tina Orwall Foreclosure Bill Passes Unanimously From House and the Senate.
Great job accomplished by Jim Walsh (R) and Tina Orwall (D) working together! They worked together to pass bill 1482 which gives protections to homeowners …
Washington Realtors, make your opinion known here!
Washington Realtors, Show Your Support! Washington Realtors, this might be a good place for people to see your support. Post here about HOA issues, and …
Construction Defects in HOA Common Property Damage Homeowners
Construction defects in HOA common property click here to see full story. It’s bad enough dealing with defective construction in one’s home. But what can …
Geico HOA Commercial
The Geico HOA commercial proves that the HOA issues we are discussing are a national problem. Geico would not have made this national commercial if …
This week’s WA State legislative review
What bills are being introduced and what do they mean for Consumers/Citizens?
HOA and Covid?
Should Homeowner and Condo Associations be allowed to demand that you provide proof you have taken a Covid Vaccination? What are your thoughts?
Woman’s battle with HOA ended with her losing home, them purchasing it for $3.24
Patricia Quigley, lost her home do to the HOA foreclosing. She then discovered that the same HOA had bought her house at the Sheriff’s sale …