Bill > HB1432

This bill modifies several existing laws related to condominium associations and utility billing, introducing several key provisions. First, it amends condominium declaration requirements to explicitly state whether commercial or business enterprises are permitted in the property. Second, the bill establishes new rules for how shared residential meter usage (specifically for septic systems and well pumps) will be billed, mandating that costs be divided equally among the residential units actually sharing the meter, regardless of the existing condominium instruments. The bill further allows condominium associations that do not permit commercial enterprises to request residential electric rates for single-phase meters used for domestic septic and well pumps from public utilities, rural electric cooperatives, and municipal electric utilities. Importantly, these utility providers are not responsible for verifying the association's compliance or the specific use of the meter. The bill also updates definitions related to rural electric cooperatives to include these new charging provisions. These changes aim to provide more clarity and fairness in utility billing for condominium associations, ensuring that utility costs are distributed proportionally among the units actually using shared services. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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