Arizona 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 2834 — claims against HOAs; filing fees

Last action — Senate Second Reading

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

87 added · 101 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes made to House Bill 2834 include increasing the filing fee for claims against homeowners' associations (HOAs) from $100 to $300 per issue claimed in a petition. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the Department of Real Estate must administer a dispute resolution process specifically related to community association disputes but is not required to enforce other provisions of the chapter. These updates are important because they aim to streamline the dispute resolution process while establishing a higher cost for filing complaints, which may discourage frivolous claims and ensure that the system is used more responsibly.

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Fifty-seventh Legislature Commerce Second Regular Session H.B.
House Engrossed claims against HOAs;
2834 PROPOSED HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B.
filing fees State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2834 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 32-2199.01 AND 33-1270, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
2834 (Reference to printed bill) Amendment instruction key:
AMENDING TITLE 33, CHAPTER 16, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2;
[GREEN UNDERLINING IN BRACKETS] indicates text added to statute or previously enacted session law.
RELATING TO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DISPUTES.
[Green underlining in brackets] indicates text added to new session law or text restoring existing law.
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[GREEN STRIKEOUT IN BRACKETS] indicates new text removed from statute or previously enacted session law.
2834 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
[Green strikeout in brackets] indicates text removed from existing statute, previously enacted session law or new session law.
<<Green carets>> indicate a section added to the bill.
<<Green strikeout in carets>> indicates a section removed from the bill.
The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
The petitioner shall file a petition with the department and pay a filing fee in an amount to be established by the commissioner OF [$100] [$300] PER ISSUE CLAIMED IN THE PETITION.
The petitioner shall file a petition with the department and pay a filing fee in an amount to be established by the commissioner OF $300 PER ISSUE CLAIMED IN THE PETITION.
Any dispute between an owner and any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association or other organization that is engaged in the business of designing, constructing or selling a condominium as defined in section 33-1202 or any property or improvements within a planned community as defined in section 33-1802, including any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association or other organization licensed pursuant to this chapter, arising out of or related to the design, construction, condition House Amendments to H.B.
Any dispute between an owner and any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association or other organization that is engaged in the business of designing, constructing or selling a condominium as defined in section 33-1202 or any property or improvements within a planned community as defined in section 33-1802, including any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association or other organization licensed pursuant to this chapter, arising out of or related to the design, construction, condition or sale of the condominium or any property or improvements within a planned community.
2834 or sale of the condominium or any property or improvements within a planned community.
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[Nothing in] This chapter [shall be construed to] [DOES NOT] increase or decrease or otherwise affect any rights or powers granted to the commissioner of the department of real estate under title 32, chapter 20 with respect to the issuance of public reports.
Nothing in This chapter shall be construed to DOES NOT increase or decrease or otherwise affect any rights or powers granted to the commissioner of the department of real estate under title 32, chapter 20 with respect to the issuance of public reports.
The commissioner of the department of real estate shall require compliance with [section] [SECTIONS] 33-1215 and [section] 33-1219 in connection with the administration of the subdivision laws of this state under title 32, chapter 20, article 4.
The commissioner of the department of real estate shall require compliance with section SECTIONS 33-1215 and section 33-1219 in connection with the administration of the subdivision laws of this state under title 32, chapter 20, article 4.
The commissioner [shall] [IS] not -2- House Amendments to H.B.
The commissioner shall IS not be required to administer or enforce any other provisions of this chapter BUT SHALL ADMINISTER THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION 32-2199.01.
2834 [be] required to administer or enforce any other provisions of this chapter [BUT SHALL ADMINISTER THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION 32-2199.01].>> 5 << Sec.
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enforcement A.
THE STATE REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONER SHALL REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RELEVANT PORTIONS OF SECTIONS 33-1215 AND 33-1219 FOR PLANNED COMMUNITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SUBDIVISION LAWS OF THIS STATE UNDER TITLE 32, CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 4.
THE STATE REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONER IS NOT REQUIRED TO ENFORCE ANY PROVISION OF THIS CHAPTER AS PART OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SUBDIVISION LAWS OF THIS STATE UNDER TITLE 32, CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 4 BUT SHALL ADMINISTER THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION 32-2199.01.
THE STATE REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONER IS NOT REQUIRED TO ENFORCE ANY OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER BUT SHALL ADMINISTER THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION 32-2199.01.] ]>> Enroll and engross to conform Amend title to conform NEAL CARTER 2834CARTER N.docx 02/13/2026 09:32 AM H:
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes processes for resolving disputes between homeowners and community associations, as well as clarifies the responsibilities of the State Real Estate Commissioner regarding dispute resolution.

  • 32-2199.01

    the commissioner OF $300 PER ISSUE CLAIMED IN THE PETITION. → the commissioner $300 per issue claimed in the petition.

    It clarifies the amount of the filing fee for petitions concerning disputes.

  • 33-1270

    Nothing in This chapter shall be construed to DOES NOT increase → Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to increase

    It corrects the phrasing for clarity regarding the existing rights and powers of the commissioner.

  • 33-1270

    BUT SHALL ADMINISTER THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION → but shall administer the dispute resolution process authorized under section

    It modifies the requirement for the commissioner regarding the administration of dispute resolution.

  • 33-1831

    THIS CHAPTER DOES NOT INCREASE OR DECREASE OR OTHERWISE AFFECT → This chapter does not increase or decrease or otherwise affect

    It clarifies the existing powers of the State Real Estate Commissioner.

  • 33-1831

    THE STATE REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONER IS NOT REQUIRED TO ENFORCE → The state real estate commissioner is not required to enforce

    It specifies the responsibilities of the state real estate commissioner in relation to the administration of subdivision laws.

  • 33-1831

    BUT SHALL ADMINISTER THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION → but shall administer the dispute resolution process authorized under section

    It ensures the commissioner’s responsibility for dispute resolution is clearly stated.

Action History

  1. Senate Second Reading

  2. Senate First Reading

  3. Transmit to Senate

  4. PASSED

  5. DPA

  6. DPA

  7. House Second Reading

  8. House First Reading.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (92)

92 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 52 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 21006
Republican 31002
Total 52008
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Anna Abeytia Democrat Yea
Betty J Villegas Democrat Yea
Brian Garcia Democrat Not Voting
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Yea
Christopher Mathis Democrat Yea
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Yea
Janeen Connolly Democrat Not Voting
Junelle Cavero Democrat Not Voting
Kevin Volk Democrat Yea
Lorena Austin Democrat Yea
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Not Voting
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Yea
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Not Voting
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Yea
Patty Contreras Democrat Yea
Quantá Crews Democrat Yea
Sarah Liguori Democrat Yea
Seth Blattman Democrat Not Voting
Stacey Travers Democrat Yea
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Yea
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Yea
Alexander Kolodin Republican Yea
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Not Voting
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Yea
Laurin Hendrix Republican Yea
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Yea
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Yea
Ralph Heap Republican Yea
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Not Voting
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2834?
HB 2834 is sponsored by Neal Carter (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2834?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2834?
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