The MO LAC has worked to support a Homeowners Association Bill of Rights for many years. This legislation will play a crucial role in ensuring fair treatment for homeowners and empowering them to have a voice in the management of their communities.
Here are a few of the benefits of this legislation:
- Establishing Clear Guidelines: SB 1324 introduces clear guidelines and regulations, providing homeowners with a transparent framework within which their rights and responsibilities are defined. This clarity promotes fairness and reduces potential disputes within planned communities.
- Protecting Declarant Rights: The legislation acknowledges the rights of declarants to administer, develop, and convey real property, ensuring that developers can fulfill their responsibilities while safeguarding homeowners' interests.
- Ensuring Fair Governance: SB 1324 outlines procedures for the election of the board of directors and the adoption of budgets within homeowners' associations. These procedures promote transparency, accountability, and democratic governance, empowering homeowners to actively participate in decision-making processes.
- Addressing Dispute Resolution: The bill includes provisions for arbitration and nonbinding dispute resolution, offering homeowners alternative avenues for resolving conflicts. By reducing reliance on the judicial system, SB 1324 facilitates efficient and amicable dispute resolution within planned communities.
To support this legislation, please consider attending the committee hearing on April 8 at 2 p.m. in the Senate Lounge of the Missouri State Senate (201 W Capitol Ave # 325, Jefferson City, MO 65101). Please join MO LAC members in Jefferson City to testify in favor of this legislation. In advance, please take a few moments to register your support for this bill by following these simple steps: |
1. Create an account with the Missouri Senate Witness Registration System. When prompted, select “Not a Lobbyist,” then register as a witness in Missouri, and fill out the required fields.
2. Log In with your newly created account. For “Committee,” select “Local Government and Elections” and click “Hearings Search.” Locate the hearing for April 8, 2024, and click “Register.”
3. Locate the row for SB 1324. Under “Select your Position on this bill,” select “For.” Optionally, feel free to add the name of your organization or company you represent in the next field. Finally, at the bottom of the page, select “Save.”
4. Attend the hearing. Please note: this system allows you to register your contact information and stated position on a bill if you intend to testify in a hearing. You must be present in the hearing to be included in the minutes as part of the official record.
That’s all it takes!
Please contact CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team at government@caionline.org for any questions or assistance.
Thank you for your advocacy!
Elia Ellis, Esq.
Chair, CAI Missouri Legislative Action Committee