Condominium and Property Owners' Association Acts; increases charge for rules violations. (HB297)

Introduced By

Del. Ed Scott (R-Culpeper)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Condominium Act and Property Owners' Association Act; charges for rules violations.  Increases from $50 to $100 the charge that may be assessed by an association for a rules violation for a single offense. Amends § 55-513, § 55-79.80:2, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 01/10/2012 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100939D
  • 01/10/2012 Referred to Committee on General Laws
  • 01/13/2012 Assigned GL sub: #1 Housing
  • 01/25/2012 Subcommittee recommends no action
  • 02/14/2012 Left in General Laws

Comments

A Homeowner writes:

Delegate Scott:

In this time of economic difficulty do you think it is humane to raise the fines on homeowners who may already be struggling? Is it necessary to burden our citizens with additional extra-governmental taxes such as this? Isn't $50 enough to encourage compliance? In the event of non-compliance codos and homeowners already have the power to collect from homeowners attorneys fees in addition to the accrued fines. This bill is overkill.

A Homeowner

Posted 17 months ago.
An HOA Board member writes:

This is a long overdue and much needed increase to enforce rules. It would be a maximum, not a fixed amount, and give Boards more leeway and power on behalf of the members who comply.

Posted 17 months ago.
Fred H. writes:

it is a very bad idea to fine a citizen living in his own home. it is mini-government at it's worst. if you think Americans are angry now, keep passing bills like this and you will have a revolution.

Posted 17 months ago.
Doug R writes:

This will help wiht traffice fine for speeding within inside HOA's. The current $50 is not a deterrent.

Posted 17 months ago.