This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding condominium unit owners' associations (COAs) and planned community associations (HOAs) by explicitly prohibiting them from banning the installation or use of lighted home address devices. The new provisions would require that these devices provide a lighted display of the house number, flash to signal emergencies, be visible from the street, and include a low-light adjustment. Additionally, associations would be allowed to establish reasonable rules for the placement of these devices, provided that such rules do not hinder their installation or functionality, and must comply with municipal lighting ordinances.
Furthermore, the bill mandates that courts award reasonable attorney fees and costs to any party that successfully challenges a COA or HOA for violations of these provisions. This change aims to enhance the visibility of home addresses for emergency services while ensuring that homeowners retain the right to install such devices despite any existing community regulations. The bill's effective date would align with the general effective date of the legislation.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 33-1261.01, 33-1816.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 33-1261.01, 33-1816.01
House Engrossed Version: 33-1261.01, 33-1816.01