UT HB0406

HOA Ombudsman Office must publish all advisory opinions and educational materials online; filing fee of $150 is nonrefundable; HOAs cannot require binding arbitration before a homeowner seeks an advisory opinion

Association transfer fees capped at $200; civil penalty for knowing/intentional violations after advisory opinion increased to flat $5,000 (replacing $250/day calculation)

HOAs may convey common areas to a condemnor under threat of condemnation without lot/unit owner approval; declarants may sell common areas during administrative control period only to condemnors under threat of condemnation

Associations must respond to document requests within 10 business days (changed from two weeks); penalty of $25/day begins on 11th business day (changed from 6th day); certain association records and funds are designated as association property

Board members and association presidents no longer required to provide physical addresses to Department of Commerce for registration; declarations must include statement that project is governed by applicable chapter (Condominium Ownership Act or Community Association Act)