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The traditional use of condominiums has been for the sale to home buyers of residences in multi-story buildings. Today, the rapidly increasing urbanization of the Puget Sound region requires creative solutions...

Short-term rental arrangements present a number of unique legal issues. Whether you are renting a room in your home for a little extra income on the side, or advising a startup client that is about to...

On June 12, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court held that financial institutions do not become subject to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA") because of their purchase and collection of defaulted loans....

On June 15, 2017, Oregon's Governor signed into law a comprehensive statutory framework for receiverships. Oregon receivership actions are currently governed almost exclusively by two short court rules and...

On June 8, the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) released a draft proposal to make significant changes to the City's Design Review Program. The legislation includes broad changes to...