AZ SB1499

Requires community managers for condominium and planned community associations to obtain a license through the Department of Real Estate, including mandatory instruction and a licensure test, with fees established by rule.

Transfers administrative hearing authority for condominium and planned community disputes from the Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety (section 41-2198) to the Department of Real Estate (section 32-2167), allowing owners or associations to petition for hearings on violations of statutes and governing documents.

Establishes a condominium and planned community hearing office fund (section 32-2167.05) to be supported by filing fees from petitioners, with monies used to reimburse actual hearing costs and offset case administration expenses.

Provides hearing procedures including petition filing requirements, response deadlines of twenty days, default decisions for non-responsive parties, rehearing rights, and allows corporate representation by non-attorneys for management-related duties.

Requires associations to provide written responses to violation notices within ten business days, including specific information about the alleged violation and the process to contest it, before proceeding with enforcement actions.