RCW 64.32
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Washington's original condominium statute, enacted in 1963 and modeled on the early federal "Section 234" condominium framework. Governs apartment-style condominiums (horizontal property regimes) formed before July 1, 1990. Establishes the basic condominium concept — separately owned units plus undivided interests in common elements — and the recording requirements for a declaration. Being fully superseded by WUCIOA (RCW 64.90) on January 1, 2028 under ESSB 5796.
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Sections HTML PDF 64.32.010 Definitions. HTML PDF 64.32.020 Application of chapter. HTML PDF 64.32.030 Apartments and common areas declared real property. HTML PDF 64.32.040 Ownership and possession of apartments and common areas. HTML PDF 64.32.050 Common areas and facilities. HTML PDF 64.32.060 Compliance with covenants, bylaws, and administrative rules and regulations. HTML PDF 64.32.070 Liens or encumbrances — Enforcement — Satisfaction. HTML PDF 64.32.080 Common profits and expenses. HTML PDF 64.32.090 Contents of declaration. HTML PDF 64.32.100 Copy of survey map, building plans to be filed — Contents of plans. HTML PDF 64.32.110 Ordinances, resolutions, or zoning laws — Construction. HTML PDF 64.32.120 Contents of deeds or other conveyances of apartments. HTML PDF 64.32.130 Mortgages, liens or encumbrances affecting an apartment at time of first conveyance. HTML PDF 64.32.140 Recording. HTML PDF 64.32.150 Removal of property from provisions of chapter. HTML PDF 64.32.160 Removal of property from provisions of chapter — No bar to subsequent resubmission. HTML PDF 64.32.170 Records and books — Requirements for retaining — Availability for examination — Audits. HTML PDF 64.32.180 Exemption from liability for contribution for common expenses prohibited. HTML PDF 64.32.190 Separate assessments and taxation. HTML PDF 64.32.200 Assessments for common expenses — Enforcement of collection — Liens and foreclosures — Liability of mortgagee or purchaser — Notice of delinquency — Second notice. HTML PDF 64.32.210 Conveyance — Liability of grantor and grantee for unpaid common expenses. HTML PDF 64.32.220 Insurance. HTML PDF 64.32.230 Destruction or damage to all or part of property — Disposition. HTML PDF 64.32.240 Actions. HTML PDF 64.32.250 Application of chapter, declaration and bylaws — Conflict with other chapters. HTML PDF 64.32.260 Applicability to common interest communities. HTML PDF 64.32.270 Notice. HTML PDF 64.32.280 Voting — In person, absentee ballots, proxies. HTML PDF 64.32.290 Electric vehicle charging stations. HTML PDF 64.32.300 Tenant screening. HTML PDF 64.32.310 Licensed family home child care or licensed child day care center — Regulations — Liability. HTML PDF 64.32.320 New declarations — Accessory dwelling units. HTML PDF 64.32.330 New declaration minimum density. HTML PDF 64.32.340 Occupancy limits. HTML PDF 64.32.350 Heat pumps. HTML PDF 64.32.355 Transit-oriented development restrictions. HTML PDF 64.32.900 Short title. HTML PDF 64.32.910 Construction of term "this chapter." HTML PDF 64.32.920 Severability — 1963 c 156. Notes: Condominiums created after July 1, 1990: Chapter 64.34 RCW. Conversion of apartments into condominiums, notice required: RCW 59.18.200 . Mutual savings banks, powers as to condominiums: RCW 32.04.025 . RCW 64.34.380 through 64.34.390 concerning reserve accounts and reserve studies applicable to residential condominiums governed by chapter 64.32 RCW: RCW 64.34.380 (4).
Governance
| Ref | Requirement |
|---|---|
| (chapter) | If your condominium was created before July 1990, it's still governed by the original 1963 Horizontal Property Regimes Act, not by the newer Condominium Act. The two statutes differ on assessment lien rights, board authority, and disclosure procedures. |
| (chapter) | Every HPR-era condominium in Washington must transition its operations to WUCIOA by January 1, 2028. Boards governing pre-1990 condos need a compliance plan now — declaration and bylaw provisions inconsistent with WUCIOA will not survive the transition. |
Referenced By
- RCW 64.90 Supersedes
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- WUCIOA vs RCW 64.38: Does Washington's New HOA Law Apply to Your Association? Primary
- What Is WUCIOA? Washington's 2026 HOA and Condo Law Explained Supporting
- Washington HOA Reserve Study Requirements: What the Law Requires Passing
- Washington SB 5686: New HOA Collection Rules Every Board Must Understand Before Foreclosure Supporting
Legal references last verified May 23, 2026.
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