Relating to certain protections for owners in a property owners' association.

HB 5011 allows homeowners to withhold regular property association fees (assessments) while suing their property owners' association. If a homeowner wins the lawsuit, they do not have to pay the withheld fees. If the association wins, the homeowner must pay all withheld fees and resume regular payments. Associations cannot sue to collect withheld fees if the homeowner prevails. The law applies only to lawsuits filed on or after September 1, 2025.