Effective Date: September 7th, 2021
Key points:
Access to Records:
HOAs must maintain and provide access to records such as a list of current fees chargeable upon the sale of a home, financial statements, reserve fund balances, insurance policies, and meeting minutes.
Failure to provide access within 30 calendar days of a certified mail request results in a penalty of $50 per day.
Renewable Energy Installations:
HOAs must approve or deny completed applications for renewable energy devices, like solar panels, within 60 days.
Aesthetic guidelines cannot reduce the device's efficiency by more than 10% or increase its cost by more than 10%.
Drought-Tolerant Landscaping:
The use of non vegetative turf grass (artificial turf) in backyards cannot be prohibited by HOAs.
This legislation aims to promote homeowner rights and sustainable practices within HOA-governed communities.
