No, they will not. As the reserve study will tell the association when the components will need replacement or repair and what the costs will be. The reserve study and Washington State laws do not require the association to fund its reserves. The board determines how much it will contribute to the reserve fund. Its up to the board to determine when a special assessment is necessary. Starting in 2012 the state does require whether the association will need special assessments in the next 5 years.