AZ HB2290

Requires arbitration or mediation before filing civil action between unit owners/members and homeowners associations for condominiums (§33-1242) and planned communities (§33-1803), with each party paying their own mediation fees but arbitrator may apportion arbitration costs.

Allows persons attending open association meetings to audiotape or videotape open portions with 24-hour advance notice to the board, removing prior restriction that boards could adopt rules precluding such recording.

Requires associations to provide written explanation within 10 business days after receiving unit owner/member response to violation notices, including specific information about the alleged violation, date observed, observer names, and contest procedures.

Prohibits associations from enforcing violations or collecting attorney fees before providing required violation information and allowing time for the information exchange between association and unit owner/member.

Applies amendments to both condominium associations (A.R.S. §33-1242, §33-1248) and planned community associations (A.R.S. §33-1803, §33-1804).