The Center, Sudden Valley

Key facts from The Center, Sudden Valley's documents

Reflects the 1976 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Condominium

Legal name

The Center, Sudden Valley

Developer / declarant

Sanwick Construction Company, Inc.

Governing law

The Horizontal Property Regimes Act of the State of Washington (RCW Chapter 64.32) (Preamble, Page 1)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed in Declaration; set annually by Board estimation (Section 19A, Page 13)

Special assessments

Board may levy further assessment if budget inadequate; also for acquisition under right of first refusal (Section 19A, 25B, Pages 13, 19)

Collections & liens

Assessment lien on apartment and parking space; priority limited by RCW 64.32.200(2); foreclosure action with attorney's fees and costs; receiver may be appointed (Section 20A, 20D, 20E, Pages 14-15)

Reserves & fees

Separate accounts required: current operations, reserves, and insurance reserve; insurance reserve funded monthly with at least 1/12 of total insurance cost (Section 19C, Page 13)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats and other conventional household pets; no animals, livestock, or poultry raised, bred, or kept except as allowed (Section 10, Page 6)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but subject to right of first refusal by Association Board (Section 25, Page 18)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any additional buildings, outside remodeling, fences, walls, hedges, interior remodeling changing intended use, exterior color changes including drapes/window covering; also for removal of trees, shrubs, natural growth (After Section 14E, Pages 7-8)

Maintenance

Owners maintain interior surfaces of their units; Association maintains common areas; if owner fails to repair necessary to protect common area, Board may do work and specially assess (Section 18E, 18G, Pages 12-13)

Insurance

Fire and extended coverage for full insurable replacement value; liability insurance; workers compensation; fidelity bonds; personal property insurance for Association (Section 28A-F, Pages 21-22)

Use restrictions

Buildings and property solely for residential occupancy; each apartment restricted to noncommercial occupancy (Section 10, Page 6)

Voting & meetings

One vote per apartment; total 50 votes; voting owner designated by owners; multiple owners act as group if no designation (Section 14A, 14C, Pages 6-7)

Amendments

By 60% vote of Association members at meeting or written consent; unanimous for changing percentage of interest; declarant may amend for phases and corrections within 3 years; recording required (Section 32A, 32C, 32D, Pages 23-24)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.