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ID H0287
Bill
Status
3/4/2021
Primary Sponsor
Commerce and Human Resources Committee
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AI Summary
House Bill No. 287 - Homeowner's Association Act
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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