Attorney & Law Firm Directory Verified US Attorneys
Sign In Free Sign Up

What is the legal definition of private conversation in the State of Wahington?

3 views 1 answers
My Homeowners Associations Board of Directors state that their conversation during board meetings to conduct association business is "private conversation" and cannot be recorded by homeowners even though the associations By-laws state that all meetings are open except "Executive Sessions". Looking forward to hear the legal side of what is turning out to work against the homeowners.

Attorney Answer

1
Jason Case BailesCriminal Defense AttorneyVancouver, WA ·
Washington case law is clear that an open meeting is, by definition, NOT a private conversation. Forcing the board to allow you to tape record, however, may prove more costly that it's worth. If you really want to push the issue, rather than secretly recording the meetings which may get you embroiled in costly litigation, consider contacting an administrative law specialist to send them a demand letter outlining your desires and their legal obligations.
0 upvotes

Browse by Practice Area

Litigation 203,509 attorneys Real Estate 156,159 attorneys Personal Injury 149,024 attorneys Criminal Defense 99,634 attorneys Family Law 95,894 attorneys General Practice 90,854 attorneys Business Law 84,818 attorneys Business 82,448 attorneys Criminal Law 72,552 attorneys Intellectual Property 61,381 attorneys

Browse by State

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii