Summit Law Blog

Washington business owners are increasingly being advised by their CPAs to move LLCs out of state for tax planning purposes. If you're considering this step, here are some legal compliance considerations and a general roadmap for the process.

As a commercial tenant, you are held to a higher standard than a residential tenant – there are minimal statutory protections, and the legal policy landscape presumes you are sophisticated, capable of reading and understanding the lease agreement, and represented by competent counsel. The following is a list of items to keep in mind as you are negotiating your Lease.

HB 3746 reforms the process for addressing construction-defect claims. This blog post covers what developers, insurers, homeowners associations, and condominium associations need to know. 

SB 5184 limits local minimum parking requirements for many developments, creating new opportunities to reduce costs and improve project feasibility. This blog post covers what developers should know. 

HB 1491 encourages higher-density residential development near transit while offering new incentives for qualifying projects. Here's what developers should know.

HB 2304 expands Washington's alternative warranty framework for certain condominium projects. Here's what that means for developers.