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ID H0287

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2021

Primary Sponsor

Commerce and Human Resources Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

House Bill No. 287 - Homeowner's Association Act

  • Repeals existing homeowner's association provisions in Idaho Code sections 45-810, 55-115, and 55-116 and creates a new comprehensive Homeowner's Association Act in Chapter 32, Title 55.

  • Requires board meetings to be open to members with at least 48 hours' notice, allows email notice, and mandates statement of account within 5 business days upon request with no fees for expedited statements.

  • Establishes due process protections for fines including 30-day written notice, majority board vote requirement, and prohibition on fines if member begins resolving violation in good faith; allows court review of attorney's fees reasonableness.

  • Creates homeowner's association liens limited to unpaid assessments from the previous 12 months with specific filing, recording, and notice requirements; liens may be enforced through board action.

  • Prohibits restrictions on solar panels (except location), political signs, and certain flags (U.S., Idaho, POW/MIA, and armed forces flags) while allowing reasonable regulations on size, placement, and condition; requires 3 days' notice before removal.

Legislative Description

Repeals, amends, and adds to existing law to reestablish the Homeowner's Association Act.

HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATIONS

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Commerce & Human Resources

3/4/2021

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Human Resources3/4/2021

Full Bill Text

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