FINAL BILL REPORT

SSB 5825

                                  C 383 L 87

BYSenate Committee on Judiciary (originally sponsored by  Senators Conner and Talmadge)

Revising provisions on horizontal property regimes.

Senate Committee on Judiciary

House Committe on Judiciary

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

It has been reported that the current law with respect to condominium construction, ownership, and management is outdated.  Revisions to the current law are needed to effectively address these concerns.

SUMMARY:

When the plans of a condominium or apartment building are filed with the county auditor, the description of each unit shall include the approximate square footage of the unit, its number of bathrooms, bedrooms, built-in fireplaces, a statement of any scenic view which might affect the value of the apartment and the initial value of the apartment.  Separately delineated storage areas for motor vehicles are included in the definition of "apartment."

A statutory committee is created to review present law and the Uniform Condominium Act, draft revisions based on this review, and report to the Legislature by January 1, 1988.  Membership of the committee shall be as follows:  (1) One member each of the majority and minority parties of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (2) four members of the Senate Judiciary Condominium Task Force Drafting Subcommittee; (3) a member of the Washington Land Title Association; (4) a member of the Washington Association of Realtors; (5) A member of the Washington Mortgage Bankers Association; (6) a member of the Washington Chapter of the Condominium Associations Institute; (7) a member of the State Homebuilders Association; (8) a member of the State Bar Association; and (9) a member of the State Association of County Officials.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      Senate    47     0

      House 96   0 (House amended)

      Senate             (Senate refused to concur)

      House             (House refused to recede)

Conference Committee

      House 96   0

      Senate    47     0

EFFECTIVE:July 26, 1987