This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding condominium unit owners' associations (COAs) and planned community associations (HOAs) by explicitly prohibiting these associations from banning the installation or use of lighted home address devices. The new provisions would require that such devices provide a lighted display of the house number, flash red and blue to indicate emergency responses, be visible from the street, and have a low-light adjustment. Additionally, while associations can adopt reasonable placement rules, these rules cannot hinder the device's installation or functionality.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that any court ruling in favor of a party against a COA or HOA for violations of these provisions must include an award of reasonable attorney fees and costs. This change aims to enhance the visibility of home addresses for emergency services while ensuring that associations cannot impose unreasonable restrictions on such devices. The bill would add specific sections to Title 33 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, thereby updating the legal framework governing COAs and HOAs.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 33-1261.01, 33-1816.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 33-1261.01, 33-1816.01