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ID S1310

Bill

Status

Passed

3/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Commerce and Human Resources Committee

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new Section 55-115 to Idaho Code establishing regulations for homeowner's associations imposing fines on members for covenant and restriction violations.

  • Requires authority to impose fines be clearly set forth in the covenants and restrictions, and mandates a majority board vote prior to imposing any fine.

  • Requires written notice by personal service or certified mail to the member at least 30 days prior to the board meeting where the fine vote will be taken.

  • Prohibits fines if a member begins resolving the violation prior to the meeting and continues addressing it in good faith until fully resolved.

  • Prohibits using any portion of fines to increase compensation for board members or board agents, while preserving existing authority to recover attorney's fees.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide a procedure relating to the imposition of fines on homeowner's association members.

PROPERTY

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 03/19/14 Session Law Chapter 141 Effective: 07/01/2014

3/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/7/2014

Full Bill Text

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