One of the ESA sites agrees with what you wrote. there are also a few other things that they say  (full article here-some is how to get an ESA into a rental)AQ #7 – When can a landlord legally reject an ESA?

@Misty Monk. here is an article on the changes Fannie made to not trigger due on sale for transfers within your own pass through entities.

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I've heard numerous ideas or strategies for how to circumvent or not fall within the new law.

Matt Goyer from Urban Living provide a list back in 2017 so it would be a good idea to check (read CC&R or call the association) to verify since the article date back in 2017. https://www.urbnlivn.com/2015/07/27/seattle-condo-buildings-that-allow-nightly-rentals/Goo luck!

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