HOA TASK FORCE

1) Common Interest Community Disclosure:

• Change CCIOA to require a one-page common interest community disclosure for every home sale in an HOA. This disclosure would inform prospective homeowners of the rights and responsibilities of living in an HOA​​.

2) Notice of Violation:

• Change CCIOA to require that a notice of violation is sent separately from the monthly statement. This ensures that homeowners are aware of violations even if they use auto-pay for their assessments​​.

3) Reserve Studies:

• Mandate that every association complete a reserve study, ensuring transparency and accessibility of reserve account information to homeowners. Reserve funds should be set aside for maintenance or replacement of capital assets and not used for operational expenses without a formal repayment plan​​.

4) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR):

• Create an ADR process through which homeowners and HOAs can resolve disputes outside of the legal system, using methods such as mediation, arbitration, or hearings before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). This aims to reduce the financial burden on homeowners and increase communication​​.

5) Licensure of Community Association Managers:

• Consider legislation requiring the licensure of community association managers to ensure accountability and professionalism in HOA management​​.

6) Voter Reform Bill:

• Increase homeowner participation in budget issues by implementing reforms that provide unit owners with more access to budget information and the opportunity to vote on budget-related matters​​.

7) Fining Authority and Practices:

• Revise CCIOA to allow for escalating fines for repeat violations and clarify what constitutes a public health and safety issue. Eliminate the requirement to physically post notices of delinquency at the unit owner's property​​.

8) Foreclosure Practices:

• Require any lender who escrows taxes or insurance to offer an option to escrow HOA fees to ensure timely payment and reduce the risk of foreclosure. Mandate that homes subject to HOA-related foreclosures be sold at market value to protect homeowner equity​​.

9) Communication and Education:

• Improve communication with HOA homeowners by increasing transparency and providing education on homeowners' rights and responsibilities. Mandate that associations send notices via multiple channels and maintain secure online platforms for document access​​.

10) Records Availability:

• Ensure the availability and accessibility of HOA governing documents, financial statements, and records of board actions to homeowners. Address issues with responsiveness to records requests and ensure compliance with document retention and production requirements​​.

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