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AZ HB2731
Bill
Status
2/1/2012
Primary Sponsor
John Kavanagh
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AI Summary
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Requires homeowner associations to provide written notice by certified mail to members regarding alleged violations, and prohibits enforcement action or penalties until proper notice is delivered; establishes liability for associations failing to comply with notice requirements and allows members to recover attorney fees.
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Establishes that penalty fees cannot be enforced as assessment liens unless a judgment is entered in civil court; penalties may only become liens after judgment entry, distinguishing them from regular assessments.
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Modifies quorum requirements for membership meetings to determine ownership status no earlier than 30 days before the meeting date; declares any actions taken at meetings without a quorum invalid and unenforceable.
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Revises language regarding audio and video recording of open board and membership meetings from "tape recording" to "audiotaping and videotaping" to reflect current recording technology.
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Establishes personal liability for individual board members who take action against members in bad faith, prohibiting the association from indemnifying board members for such actions.
Legislative Description
Homeowner's associations; enforcement; limitations
Last Action
Referred to House GOV Committee
2/2/2012