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This bill requires condo and homeowners associations to provide plain-language explanations of applicable laws and common provisions in their governing documents. Specifically, board members must review these explanatory documents upon election and be prepared to share them with unit owners who request help understanding their rights and responsibilities. The bill amends existing statutes to require that disclosure statements for both new and resale units 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 comprehensive, free online guide that explains common elements in governing documents, board responsibilities, and homeowner rights under Minnesota's Common Interest Ownership Act. The new requirements will take effect on August 1, 2026, giving associations time to prepare the required plain-language materials. The goal is to make complex housing association rules and regulations more accessible and understandable to homeowners by providing clear, easy-to-comprehend explanations of their legal rights and obligations.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3200&ssn=0&y=2025