Overview
A proposal to amend A.R.S. §§ 33-1258 and 33-1805 to establish specific requirements for a member’s request for records and to define what constitutes a community association’s records.
Key Changes
Proposed Amendment (Inactive)
Records Request Requirements and Definitions
The bill would establish specific requirements governing how members must request association records and provide a statutory definition of what constitutes community association records. This would clarify both the process for members seeking access to association records and the scope of documents that fall under the definition of association records subject to member review.
Legislative Timeline
- January 22, 2025: House Second Read
- January 21, 2025: House First Read; Assigned to the House Committee on Government and House Committee on Rules
Impact
For Condominiums and Planned Communities
This bill would standardize the records request process by establishing specific procedural requirements for members requesting access to association records. By defining what constitutes association records, the bill would provide clarity for both boards and members regarding which documents are subject to member inspection rights. This could reduce disputes over records access by creating clear parameters for both the request process and the scope of accessible records. Associations may need to review and update their records retention and access policies to align with the new statutory requirements.