HB242 Summary

• Establishes a toll-free condominium unit owner hotline within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide legal information on disputes with condominium boards of directors.

• Hotline operates Monday through Friday during normal business hours, excluding state and federal holidays.

• Commission may charge reasonable fees for hotline services, but fees are waived for low-income individuals with annual household incomes below specified thresholds ranging from $25,290 (one person) to $86,968 (eight persons), with $8,843 added per additional person.

• Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to operate the hotline.

• Effective date of July 1, 2099.