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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Condominium Property Act. Provides that the board of managers may not restrict lawful unit owner participation in meetings through arbitrary forum closures, selective muting, viewpoint-based exclusion, or other actions intended to suppress dissent except as reasonably necessary to maintain order and conduct association business. Provides that the officers and members of the board or managing agent may not retaliate against a unit owner for requesting records, attending meetings, filing a complaint, or otherwise exercising rights under this Act. Provides that violations of the Act, including, but not limited to, the timely providing access or copies of association records, may be referred to the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson for enforcement. Provides that violations of this Act by a licensed community association manager may be referred to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for enforcement. Provides that beginning January 1 following the effective date of the amendatory Act, at least one member of the board of managers of each condominium association shall complete a training program approved by the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson covering fiduciary duties, ethical governance, record-keeping requirements, and anti-retaliation obligations. Provides that the Office of the Ombudsperson may receive and review complaints relating to condominium governance, managing agent conduct, and compliance with this Act. The Office may provide information and assistance to unit owners, boards of managers, and managing agents; request documentation relevant to a complaint; refer matters for investigation or enforcement as appropriate; identify systemic issues, and recommend corrective actions. Provides that the Office of Ombudsperson may not adjudicate disputes, impose penalties, or award damages but may establish or contract for a voluntary, low-cost mediation program to assist in resolving disputes arising under the Act. Provides legislative intent. Defines terms.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and unit owner rights within condominium associations by amending the Condominium Property Act. Key provisions include prohibiting condominium boards from unfairly restricting unit owner participation in meetings through tactics like arbitrary closures or selective muting, and preventing officers, board members, or managing agents from retaliating against unit owners who exercise their rights, such as requesting records or attending meetings. Violations of the Act, including issues with providing access to association records, can be referred to the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson for enforcement, and violations by licensed community association managers can be referred to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Furthermore, at least one member of each condominium association's board of managers must complete a training program covering fiduciary duties, ethical governance, record-keeping, and anti-retaliation obligations. The Office of the Ombudsperson will also be empowered to receive and review complaints related to condominium governance and managing agent conduct, provide assistance, request documentation, and refer matters for investigation, though it cannot adjudicate disputes or impose penalties; however, it can facilitate a voluntary mediation program. The bill also clarifies the legislative intent to protect unit owner rights and promote ethical governance, and defines terms like "managing agent" and "retaliation" to ensure clearer understanding and application of these new provisions.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/13/2026)
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