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

HB 2866 — homeowner's associations; unlawful enforcement; damages

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 - First 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

162 added · 178 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 2866 now specifies lower penalties for homeowner associations that unlawfully enforce rules against homeowners. Initially, a second offense would have led to a $10,000 fine, but it has been reduced to $2,500. This change is significant because it lowers the financial burden on homeowner associations, which could encourage more lenient enforcement practices and provide homeowners with a clearer understanding of their rights and potential liabilities.

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Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B.
House Engrossed homeowner's associations;
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unlawful enforcement;
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damages State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2866 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 33-1242 AND 33-1803, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS AND PLANNED COMMUNITIES.
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2866 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
Impose and receive any payments, fees or charges for the use, rental or operation of the common elements other than limited common House Amendments to H.B.
Impose and receive any payments, fees or charges for the use, rental or operation of the common elements other than limited common elements described in section 33-1212, paragraphs 2 and 4 and for services provided to unit owners.
2866 elements described in section 33-1212, paragraphs 2 and 4 and for services provided to unit owners.
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Unless the information required in subsection C, paragraph 4 of this section is provided in the notice of violation, the association shall -2- House Amendments to H.B.
Unless the information required in subsection C, paragraph 4 of this section is provided in the notice of violation, the association shall not proceed with any action to enforce the condominium documents, including the collection of attorney fees, before or during the time prescribed by subsection C of this section regarding the exchange of information between the association and the unit owner and shall give the unit owner written notice of the unit owner's option to petition for an administrative hearing on the matter in the state real estate department pursuant to section 32-2199.01.
2866 not proceed with any action to enforce the condominium documents, including the collection of attorney fees, before or during the time prescribed by subsection C of this section regarding the exchange of information between the association and the unit owner and shall give the unit owner written notice of the unit owner's option to petition for an administrative hearing on the matter in the state real estate department pursuant to section 32-2199.01.
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FOR A SECOND ATTEMPT TO ENFORCE, $10,000.] [3.] [2.] FOR A [THIRD] [SECOND] AND ANY ADDITIONAL ATTEMPTS TO ENFORCE, [$100,000] [$2,500].
FOR A SECOND AND ANY ADDITIONAL ATTEMPTS TO ENFORCE, $2,500.
Notwithstanding any provision in the community documents, the board of -3- House Amendments to H.B.
Notwithstanding any provision in the community documents, the board of directors shall not impose a charge for a late payment of a penalty that exceeds the greater of fifteen dollars $15 or ten percent of the amount of the unpaid penalty.
2866 directors shall not impose a charge for a late payment of a penalty that exceeds the greater of fifteen dollars $15 or ten percent of the amount of the unpaid penalty.
A member who receives a written notice that the condition of the property owned by the member is in violation of the community documents without regard to whether a monetary penalty is imposed by the notice may provide the association with a written response by sending the response by certified mail within twenty-one calendar days after the date of the notice.
A member who receives a written notice that the condition of the property owned by the member is in violation of the community documents without regard to whether a monetary penalty is imposed by the notice may provide the association with a written response by sending the response by certified mail within twenty-one calendar days after the date of the - 3 - H.B.
2866 notice.
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FOR A SECOND ATTEMPT TO ENFORCE, $10,000.] -4- House Amendments to H.B.
FOR A SECOND AND ANY ADDITIONAL ATTEMPTS TO ENFORCE, $2,500.
2866 [3.] [2.] FOR A [THIRD] [SECOND] AND ANY ADDITIONAL ATTEMPTS TO ENFORCE, [$100,000] [$2,500].
Enroll and engross to conform Amend title to conform And, as so amended, it do pass JEFF WENINGER CHAIRMAN 2866COMMERCE.docx 02/18/2025 05:54 PM H:
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The bill establishes financial penalties for homeowner associations that unlawfully enforce their rules against unit owners or members.

  • Section 33-1242

    IF AN ASSOCIATION ATTEMPTS TO ENFORCE ANY PROVISION OF THE DECLARATION, BYLAWS OR RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION THAT IS PROHIBITED BY LAW, THE ASSOCIATION IS LIABLE FOR DAMAGES TO THE UNIT OWNER AS FOLLOWS: 1. FOR A FIRST ATTEMPT TO ENFORCE, $1,000. 2. FOR A SECOND AND ANY ADDITIONAL ATTEMPTS TO ENFORCE, $2,500.

    This adds liability for homeowner associations when they unlawfully enforce rules, imposing specific monetary penalties for violations.

  • Section 33-1803

    IF AN ASSOCIATION ATTEMPTS TO ENFORCE ANY PROVISION OF THE DECLARATION, BYLAWS OR RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION THAT IS PROHIBITED BY LAW, THE ASSOCIATION IS LIABLE FOR DAMAGES TO THE MEMBER AS FOLLOWS: 1. FOR A FIRST ATTEMPT TO ENFORCE, $1,000. 2. FOR A SECOND AND ANY ADDITIONAL ATTEMPTS TO ENFORCE, $2,500.

    This extends similar penalties for unlawful enforcement actions to members of planned communities.

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 · 25 voted No

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 33 Yea · 25 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 12501
Republican 32001
Total 332502
% of votes cast 55%42%0%3%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Nay
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Anna Abeytia Democrat Nay
Betty J Villegas Democrat Nay
Brian Garcia Democrat Not Voting
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Nay
Christopher Mathis Democrat Nay
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Nay
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Nay
Janeen Connolly Democrat Nay
Junelle Cavero Democrat Nay
Kevin Volk Democrat Nay
Lorena Austin Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Nay
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Nay
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Nay
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Nay
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Nay
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Nay
Patty Contreras Democrat Nay
Quantá Crews Democrat Nay
Sarah Liguori Democrat Nay
Seth Blattman Democrat Nay
Stacey Travers Democrat Nay
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Nay
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Nay
Alexander Kolodin Republican Yea
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Not Voting
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Yea
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 Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2866?
HB 2866 is sponsored by Neal Carter (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2866?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First 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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