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Bill narrows who may enforce restrictive covenants; sponsor says clean‑up avoids ambiguity
House Judiciary · February 6, 2025
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Summary
Representative Steve Fitzpatrick told the committee HB 325 tightens statutory language so only parties to covenants — owners burdened by them or governing associations — can enforce homeowner covenants; an attorney who practices statewide supported the cleanup.
Representative Steve Fitzpatrick opened House Bill 325 as a statutory cleanup aimed at clarifying which parties may enforce covenants, conditions and restrictions in real property developments. "A covenant is a contract," Fitzpatrick said, and the bill limits enforcement to…
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