HB 2304 — Condominium warranties

Summary

Increasing the supply of condominiums by expanding the types of condominium buildings that may be subject to an express warranty of quality and express warranty insurance coverage.

Bill Text

Compared against the Revised Code of Washington as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 64.90.675.

• RCW 64.90.675

  (b) (c) → any dealer may disclaim liability in an instrument for one or more specified defects or failures to comply with applicable law, if: (a) The declarant or dealer knows or has reason to believe that the specific defects or failures exist at the time of disclosure; (b) The disclaimer specifically describes the defects or failures; (c) The disclaimer includes a statement as to the effect of the defects or failures; (d) The disclaimer is boldfaced, capitalized, underlined, or otherwise set out from surrounding material so as to be conspicuous; and (e) The disclaimer is signed by the purchaser. (3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, a declarant or dealer may not make an express written warranty of quality that limits the implied warranties of quality made to the purchaser set forth in RCW 64.90.670. (4)(a) With respect to a unit in a condominium created on or after July 27, 2025, a declarant or dealer is not subject to the implied warranties of quality set forth in RCW 64.90.670 if the declarant or dealer provides for the condominium unit an express warranty of quality and express warranty insurance coverage that meets the requirements in (c) of this subsection, and the condominium unit is: (i) An accessory dwelling unit organized as a condominium pursuant to this chapter; (ii) Located in a new building or a conversion building containing 12 or fewer units and two or fewer stories; (iii) Located in a new building or a conversion building containing 12 or fewer units and three or fewer stories, if one story is utilized for parking, either above or below ground, or as a commercial space; or (iv) Located in a new building or a conversion building containing 12 or fewer units where no unit is physically located above or below any other unit, except for balconies, roof decks, overhangs, and minor building features. (b) With respect to a unit in a condominium created on or after the effective date of this section, a declarant or dealer is not subject to the implied warranties of quality set forth in RCW 64.90.670 if the declarant or dealer provides for the condominium unit an express warranty of quality and express warranty insurance coverage that meets the requirements in (c) of this subsection, and the condominium unit is located in a new building or a conversion building containing 12 or fewer units and four or fewer stories. (c) ex s warr urance ed er and (b) ) R ire that th ty qua i) ow ress wa y b he ser, an wne ass ii) ply areas w ng; d v) vid ) O yea als; ) T yea l, and but sy ) 1 ear aring s s. (d) ess war and (b) --- END ---

  amended

Action History

1. March 09, 2026

   Effective date 6/11/2026.

Sponsors

• (Taylor) · Primary

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