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This bill requires plain-language explanations for condo and homeowners associations, mandates board member training, and provides funding for creating a comprehensive guide to help residents understand their rights and responsibilities. Specifically, board members of common interest communities must review their association's governing documents and a plain-language explanation of applicable laws upon election, and they are responsible for sharing this information with unit owners who request help understanding their rights. The bill amends existing statutes to require that disclosure statements for property sales include a plain-language explanation of laws and common provisions for common interest communities. Additionally, the bill appropriates $200,000 to the Minnesota Homeownership Center to create a free, publicly accessible online guide that explains common elements in governing documents, board of directors' responsibilities, and homeowners' rights under Minnesota's Common Interest Ownership Act. The guide must be available by July 30, 2026, and will help make complex legal information more accessible to homeowners and association members. These changes aim to improve transparency and understanding of community association rules and regulations.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2618&ssn=0&y=2025