- Navigating HB?3746 A: New Repose Periods, Moisture Testing, and HOA Rules in Oregon May 16, 2025What developers, insurers, lenders, and others should know about this pending legislation in Oregon. Oregon’s condominium sector has seen a significant decline in new construction over the past decade, prompting renewed legislative interest in how these projects are regulated and managed. House Bill 3746 A proposes several adjustments to existing statutes—including a shorter seven?year statute of repose for construction?defect claims, mandatory moisture?intrusion testing at key post?completion milestones, and updated notification and voting procedures for homeowners’ associations. Read the article…………………………….
- The Florida Legislature just passed a 191-page bill that brings major changes for condo associations May 16, 2025The Florida Legislature ended in a real blockbuster way in regards to new condo legislation. In the end The Florida House and The Florida Senate agreed on ONE BIG BILL that is 191 pages long. It passed the Senate unanimously and in the House there were only 2 opposed. Obviously, we can’t talk about the entire contents of the bill in one blog. It will take several, but today let’s discuss the big RESERVE FUND CHANGES. Read the article…………………………….
- Bill to Raise Co-op and Condo Carbon Emission Caps Has Lost Traction (NY) May 15, 2025What a difference a year makes. Last April, middle-class co-op and condo residents — especially those living in garden complexes — cheered when city council member Linda Lee introduced Intro 772, a bill designed to soften the sting of the city’s climate law, Local Law 97. Read the article…………………………….
- What’s Law Got to Do with It? (CO) May 14, 2025The 2025 Colorado Legislative Session is in full swing, folks! And, in what has become the norm, there are a number of pending legislative bills that affect community associations. We are tracking some of the key bills that will affect associations through the Altitude Legislative Tracker. However, here is a brief summary of the bills that we believe will impact associations the most if the bills are signed into law. Read the article…………………………….
- Bill to Raise Co-op and Condo Carbon Emission Caps Has Lost Traction (NY) May 14, 2025Last April, middle-class co-op and condo residents — especially those living in garden complexes — cheered when city council member Linda Lee introduced Intro 772, a bill designed to soften the sting of the city’s climate law, Local Law 97. Lee’s bill would allow co-ops and condos to include green spaces such as lawns and gardens as part of their square footage, which would raise a building’s allowable carbon emissions — and help them avoid costly retrofits or crippling fines for noncompliance. The bill would also change the fee timeline for smaller buildings. Read the article…………………………….
- HOUSE BILL 913 (FL) May 14, 2025HOUSE BILL 913 – Part One HOUSE BILL 913 – Part Two HOUSE BILL 913 – Part Three
- Law passed by NC Senate looks to limit power of HOAs May 14, 2025A bill moving through the North Carolina General Assembly could limit the power of homeowners associations across the state. Senate Bill 378 passed the state Senate 47-0 last week and now heads to the House for consideration. If approved, the bill would place a cap on HOA fines, bar foreclosures over unpaid HOA fines, and ban HOAs from fining people who run home businesses like music lessons or tutoring services. Read the article…………………………….
- Borowski bill takes aim at overbearing HOA bans on drying clothes outside (PA) May 14, 2025In a victory for common sense, the Pennsylvania House passed legislation today that would ensure Pennsylvanians are free to dry their clothes outside at their own home. Authored by state Rep. Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware, the measure is aimed at residents of condominiums, cooperatives and planned communities where homeowners’ associations, also known as HOAs, have banned the traditional practice. Read the article…………………………….
- New Legislation Requires Condominiums To Fund The Amounts Specified In a Reserve Study (MD) May 13, 2025Since the collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condominium in Surfside, Florida during 2021, adequate funding for building reserves has become a much-discussed topic. Under Section 11-109.4 of the Maryland Condominium Act, condominiums have been required to have reserve studies performed at least every five years. However, the law has only required that the reserve study be available for inspection by the unit owners; that the reserve study be “reviewed” by the board or other governing body in connection with preparation of the annual budget; Read the article…………………………….
- Oregon housing bill ‘strips away the rights of poor families’ May 13, 2025It’s long been a goal of Oregon’s elected leaders to increase home construction as a way to mitigate the homeless problem and get others into affordable home ownership. The current Oregon legislature is debating House Bill 3746, which would shorten the window to sue developers for construction defects from 10 years to 7 years. Read the article…………………………….
- Las Vegas child care providers rally in support of bill in Nevada legislature May 13, 2025For National Day Without Child Care, some providers in the Las Vegas valley took the day off to rally at Paradise Park where they advocated for AB185, which would require HOAs to allow licensed, in-home child care facilities. The bill passed in the assembly and is making its way through the State Senate. Read the article…………………………….
- ‘Sweeping’ regulations for HOAs get approval in NC House, Senate committees May 9, 2025State lawmakers want to restrict the powers of homeowners associations, proposing legislation that would address everything from unpaid dues to parking regulations. Both the House and Senate advanced separate bills Tuesday to regulate HOAs. The legislation has bipartisan support, and bill sponsors say the changes are needed to address property rights. Read the article…………………………….
- Governor Signs HOA Service Dog Law (MN) May 9, 2025Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a bill into law on Thursday, May 8, giving service dogs in training the same protections and support as active service dogs. This affects HOAs that have rules that disallow dogs on the property. Read the article…………………………….
- Senate Bill 378 Could Devastate North Carolina’s Community Associations—And Burden Responsible Homeowners May 8, 2025Senate Bill 378, recently passed by the North Carolina Senate, contains a provision that could unintentionally cause enormous financial harm to North Carolina’s 15,000+ homeowner and condominium associations . If left uncorrected, this language would punish the homeowners who pay their dues on time—while giving a free pass to those who don’t. Read the article…………………………….
- New 2025 HOA Laws and What They Mean For Your HOA (UT) May 8, 2025The Utah general legislative session for 2025 was January – March 2025. All of the following laws go into effect May 7, 2025. Read the article…………………………….
- NC Community Association Legislative Update – May 7, 2025 May 8, 2025Senate Bill 378 (“HOA Revisions”) passed its third reading in the North Carolina Senate today. However, this does not mean its provisions are now law. For any bill to become law, it must be approved by both the Senate and the House in identical form. SB 378 now moves to the North Carolina House for further consideration. Read the article…………………………….
- Understanding SB 900: HOA Repair of Utility Service Interruptions (CA) May 8, 2025Recent legislative changes under Senate Bill 900 (SB 900) have made notable updates to the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act. These changes are especially important for California homeowners’ associations (HOAs), as they directly impact maintenance obligations, reserve funding, and emergency financial planning. Here’s what your board needs to know and how your HOA can prepare. Read the article…………………………….
- Oregon Developers Build Few Condos. A Pending Bill Aims to Increase Production May 8, 2025House Bill 3746 A would shorten the time frame for condo owners to sue for construction defects in condominiums from 10 years to seven years. (Colorado, Nevada and Washington allow six years, as this bill originally did before being amended.) The bill would also require developers to test new buildings for moisture intrusion at two and six years after completion and share the results of the testing with condo owners. Read the article…………………………….
- Minnesota Senate passes bill reining in HOAs May 7, 2025The Minnesota Senate approved legislation Tuesday that would cap homeowners’ association fees, require board members disclose conflicts of interest and establish new rules to settle contentious HOA disputes. Read the article…………………………….
- Florida Condo Bill Gives Owners Some Slack But Brings Big New Insurance Concerns May 7, 2025Florida lawmakers late last week gave final approval to a long-debated condominium bill, one designed to give condo owners a little relief on the high cost of bringing structures up to code. But the final version of the bill seems to have divided the condo insurance community. Some in the industry now worry that House Bill 913 went too far and may have inadvertently given owners options that could thwart spending on repairs or allow buildings to be undervalued and underinsured. Read the article…………………………….
- ‘Sweeping’ regulations for HOAs get approval in NC House, Senate committees May 7, 2025State lawmakers want to restrict the powers of homeowners associations, proposing legislation that would address everything from unpaid dues to parking regulations. Both the House and Senate advanced separate bills Tuesday to regulate HOAs. The legislation has bipartisan support, and bill sponsors say the changes are needed to address property rights. Read the article…………………………….
- Homeowners Association Reform Package Passes Minnesota Senate May 6, 2025Today, the Senate passed Senate File 1750, a bill to reform homeowners associations (HOAs) and common interest communities (CICs). The bill aims to protect individual homeowners and set clear guidelines for HOA and CIC boards. The bill language stems from the 2024 working group on Common Interest Communities and Homeowners Associations, Read the article…………………………….
- Understanding House Bill 913: Comprehensive Insights For Community Associations (FL) May 6, 2025In the wake of the tragic 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida lawmakers moved swiftly to overhaul the state’s condominium safety regulations. While the urgency of the response was understandable, critics have argued that some of the resulting legislation—passed in a matter of months—may have imposed sweeping obligations on community associations without sufficient time for input or adjustment. Read the article (PDF)…………………………….
- Legislators ‘distraught’ with their own HOAs, seek reforms to protect homeowners (NC) May 6, 2025The North Carolina House Commerce Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee advanced companion bills on Tuesday that target homeowners’ associations (HOA). The bills aim to provide additional protections for homeowners by enhancing transparency, limiting fines, and curbing abusive foreclosure practices. Read the article…………………………….
- Minnetrista pushes back against HOA legislation (MN) May 6, 2025The Minnetrista City Council approved a resolution at its April 21 meeting opposing Minnesota House File 4124 (HF 4124) and Senate File 4689 (SF 4689), which propose reforms to homeowners associations (HOAs) and common interest communities. The move follows the council’s earlier opposition to other state housing bills this legislative session, shared in a joint letter with other Lake Minnetonka communities to Senator Ann Johnson Stewart (DFL), raising concerns about the potential loss of local control. Read the article…………………………….
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