Mitigating disputes between unit owners and unit owners associations under the Washington uniform common interest ownership act.

HB 2646 modifies Washington's rules for resolving disputes between homeowners and their neighborhood associations (HOAs) under the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act. It requires homeowners to give associations 21 days to fix violations before suing, and mandates courts to award winning homeowners actual damages plus attorney fees. The bill also allows parties to voluntarily use mediation or other dispute resolution methods. These changes directly affect homeowners and HOAs by clarifying legal processes and increasing accountability for associations.