AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW
HB 5826 creates a new process allowing condominium associations to require written approval from unit mortgage holders (homeowners' lenders) for certain association actions, such as major repairs or budget changes. It specifies that associations must mail written requests to mortgage holders using recorded addresses, and if no written denial is received within 60 days, the approval is deemed granted. The bill explicitly states that mortgage holder approval cannot override basic association control over daily operations or affect litigation, insurance claims, or legal proceedings. This bill directly affects condo associations and their lenders, adding a formal step for certain decisions. The bill was introduced in February 2025 but withdrawn on March 4, 2025.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action Mar 4, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brandon Potter
DDemocratic
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David Morales
DDemocratic
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Joseph Solomon
DDemocratic
P
June Speakman
DDemocratic
P
Pat Serpa
DDemocratic
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