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AL HB260

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher England

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits declarants from using consents, waivers, or powers of attorney to evade condominium law limitations or obtain unit owner authorization to alter condominium declarations

  • Expands unit owners' association authority to intervene in arbitration and mediation proceedings, in addition to existing litigation rights, on matters affecting the condominium

  • Authorizes courts to apply equitable remedies including reformation, injunction, and declaratory judgment to disputes involving condominium declarations

  • Requires declarants to "fully and accurately disclose" material changes in offering statements, and purchasers who do not receive required documents may now receive 5% of the sales price "in addition to" (rather than "in lieu of") other damages

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Condominiums; consents and waivers, arbitration and mediation

Property & Estates

Last Action

Pending House Judiciary

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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