St. Paul – Minn. – Today, the Minnesota House passed SF 1750, the bipartisan Homeowners Association Bill of Rights.
“The growth of Homeowners Associations (HOAs) has exploded over the last decade,” said Rep. Kristin Bahner (DFL-Maple Grove), author of the legislation. “At a time when housing stability is vital, and rising costs are top of mind, I am proud to rebalance the scales. This bill addresses transparency, best practices, and provides robust homeowner protections for Minnesotans’ largest asset: their home.”
The bill balances homeowners’ rights, with flexibility for boards and property managers. It delivers transparency by enshrining:
- Best practices for open meetings & notices;
- Right of homeowners to ask a question or access documents before vital decisions are made impacting their home;
- Right to be provided a list of fines & fees they may be charged;
- Prohibits conflicts of interest & kickbacks
- Requires multiple bids for contracts over $50,000
- Sets protections to avoid foreclosure for minor fines and fees.
These provisions are balanced, set expectations for homeowners and HOA boards to be good neighbors, clarifies responsibilities in the community, and financial obligations around assessments and special assessments. It also creates protections for Minnesotans in HOAs from retaliation.
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