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Utah House wrestles with condominium fine authority; second substitute fails and bill is circled
Summary
Lawmakers argued for hours over House Bill 379, which would define whether condominium and homeowners associations can levy fines. A proposal to substitute language limiting fine authority failed and legislators ultimately voted to 'circle' (postpone) the measure for further work.
A lengthy floor debate on House Bill 379 over whether condominium and homeowners associations may impose fines ended with the House declining a substitution and then moving to circle the bill for further study.
Representative Buffmeier asked the House to uncircle and advance HB 379 (homeowners/condominium fine authority). Representative Craig Curtis introduced a series of amendments and a first substitute that clarified notice (48-hour cure period), appeal procedures, lien mechanics, and a cap on fines (the substitute set a $500 cap with continuing violations capped monthly). The…
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