RI H8273

Applies to homeowners' associations with 10 or more separately owned parcels, establishing minimum governance standards for transparency, fairness, and accountability in residential community management

Requires board meetings to be open to members with at least 14 days advance notice, guarantees members the right to speak for at least 3 minutes on agenda items, and mandates that associations maintain official records for at least 7 years

Establishes amendment procedures requiring approval by more than 50% of voting interests plus two-thirds of the board, or 66⅔% of voting interests, with all declaration amendments recorded in applicable municipalities

Allows directors to be recalled by majority vote of total voting interests, prohibits compensation for directors and officers, and requires capital improvements over $15,000 to be approved by majority member vote

Mandates presuit mediation for disputes involving covenant enforcement, document amendments, meetings, and records access before filing civil litigation, with mediation costs shared equally between parties