AZ SB1148

Establishes that the Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety has authority to interpret and enforce statutes and private contracts governing condominiums and planned communities through its hearing officer function, similar to its existing role in mobile home park communities.

Clarifies that administrative law judge orders in condominium and planned community disputes are final administrative decisions and not subject to rehearing requests under sections 41-1092.08 and 41-1092.09.

Specifies that civil penalties for violations in condominium and planned community disputes shall be deposited into the condominium and planned community hearing office fund rather than the general fund.

Removes the ability to request rehearing for actions relating to condominium or planned community documents or statutes regulating these communities, while preserving judicial review rights.

Codifies legislative findings that the department's existing hearing officer function provides cost-effective consumer protection for condominium and planned community owners as an alternative to superior court litigation.