HB 178

Bill Subjects

Appropriations ($) Complaints And Enforcement Officers Condominium Education Trust Fund Condominiums Associations Cooperative Housing Corporations Dcca Dispute Intervention Intake Specialists Ombudsman's Office Ombudsman's Office Special Fund Planned Community Associations

Abstract

Establishes an ombudsman's office for homeowner associations within the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Establishes an ombudsman's office special fund. Requires board members of condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates statutes relating to condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for homeowner associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office. Effective 1/1/2024.