Common interest developments: association management and meeting procedures.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Housing and Community Development
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Homeowner Association Accountability and Transparency Act of 2025, aims to improve how common interest developments (like condos and HOAs) manage their finances and operate meetings. It requires more individual notice for rule changes, prohibits board members from secretly discussing business outside of meetings, and mandates electronic recording of board meetings. The bill also clarifies procedures for accessing meeting minutes and addresses issues related to election processes and member rights.
Key provisions
- Requires board to provide individual notice for proposed rule changes.
- Prohibits board from conducting meetings via electronic transmissions unless in emergencies.
- Restricts board members from communicating about business outside of meetings.
- Mandates electronic recording of board meetings with notice to members.
- Requires the board to announce litigation and insurance claims at subsequent meetings.
- Clarifies procedures for accessing meeting minutes and agenda packets.
- Updates requirements for election operating rules, including prohibiting denial of ballots.
- Establishes a process for members to bring civil actions to enforce their rights regarding association records.
Who is affected
- Homeowners in common interest developments
- Board members of common interest developments
- Association managers of common interest developments
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