homeowner's associations; unlawful enforcement; damages

Associations now face specific monetary damages ($1,000 for first attempt, $2,500 for subsequent attempts) if they try to enforce rules that are prohibited by law.

Associations must provide specific information about violations within ten business days and cannot proceed with enforcement until the unit owner receives and responds to the notice.

Late payment charges are now limited to the greater of $15 or 10% of the unpaid amount, and associations must provide notice before imposing penalties.

A payment is now deemed late if unpaid for 15 or more days after the due date, unless community documents specify a longer period.

The bill text was reformatted from the introduced version to the house engrossed version, with updated headers and section numbering.