SB 5258 – Condos and townhouses homeownership
Increasing the supply and affordability of condominium units and townhouses as an option for homeownership.
Sponsors: Shewmake, Gildon, Billig, Liias, Lovick, Nguyen, Nobles, Randall, Wellman
Status: DEAD
Summary
- Modifies requirements and scope of construction defect actions. Clarifies warranties and disclaimer of warranties related to developers of condominiums subject to the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act.
- Modifies deposit requirements and local government planning related to the construction of condominiums.
- Exempts sales of condominium units to eligible first-time homebuyers from the real estate excise tax.