HB 106 Summary

• Establishes a formal appeals process for unit owners and tenants to dispute fines imposed by condominium associations, requiring the board to adopt a resolution that includes notice of violations and an opportunity to be heard.

• Requires associations to provide written notice before imposing a fine, specifying the violated provision and description of the violation, with unit owners having 30 days to request a board hearing and 30 days after that to appeal to small claims court.

• Clarifies that fines are only enforceable and collectible after the appeals period expires without appeal, the fine is upheld by the board with no court action filed, or the fine is not denied by small claims court within 90 days of filing.

• Prohibits associations from charging attorney's fees related to fines unless the fines are enforceable and collectible under the established process.

• Amends assessment dispute procedures to allow unit owners to dispute non-common expense assessments before payment, while requiring full payment of common expense assessments with dispute rights available after payment is made.

• Grants exclusive jurisdiction to the small claims division of district court over condominium fine disputes.

• Takes effect July 1, 3000.