An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in creation, alteration and termination of condominiums, providing for electric vehicle charging stations; in creation, alteration and termination of cooperatives, providing for electric vehicle charging stations; and, in creation, alteration and termination of planned communities, providing for electric vehicle charging stations.
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Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s real property laws to allow residents of condominiums, cooperatives, and planned communities to install electric vehicle charging stations. It outlines specific requirements for installation, including using qualified electricians and covering associated costs. The bill also addresses how these charging stations will be handled when a unit is sold, ensuring disclosure to potential buyers. It provides guidelines for associations regarding approval processes and potential fees.
Key provisions
- Unit owners can apply to install EV charging stations in assigned spaces or limited common elements with approval.
- Unit owners' associations cannot prohibit charging station installation if it complies with the bill's requirements.
- Associations can require applications, architectural standards, and reasonable charges for review.
- Charging stations must be installed by qualified electricians certified by the EVITP.
- Unit owners are responsible for all installation and operating costs, including electricity and potential damage.
- Disclosure of charging station existence is required to prospective buyers.
- Associations can condition approval on additional infrastructure improvements if cumulative charging station use strains the building's electrical capacity.
- The charging station is considered the unit owner's personal property.
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Benjamin Sanchez
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