Overview
SB 1260 introduces significant transparency and accountability requirements for condominium and planned community associations in Arizona. Associations must now keep detailed records of all alleged violations, including outcomes and penalties, and make these records accessible to members while protecting personal privacy. Updates to the records must occur at least monthly and maintain a clear distinction between pending and resolved violations. Associations are subject to monetary penalties for noncompliance, with enforcement possible by state regulators or affected members.
Key Changes
- Amending A.R.S. 33-1242 and A.R.S. 33-1803 as follows:
- Associations must maintain a written or electronic record of all alleged violations of the governing documents that occurred within the preceding 2 years, including both resolved and unresolved violations;
- For each violation, the record must include the following:
- The date of the alleged violation;
- A brief description of the rule or provision violated;
- The disposition of the matter, including whether the violation was cured, dismissed, or upheld;
- The date of disposition of the matter;
- Any fine or penalty imposed;
- Associations must make the record available by posting it on a website that is accessible to all association members;
- If the association does not maintain a website, than by expeditiously providing the record upon a member’s request;
- Associations shall update the record as least monthly;
- The record shall clearly distinguish between unresolved and resolved violations;
- Associations must redact the names and unit number or house number from the record, but may leave the street name or general location;
- Associations that fail to maintain this record are subject to civil penalties or not more than $500 for each month of noncompliance to be enforced by the Arizona Department of Real Estate.
Legislative Timeline
- January 22, 2026 – Senate Second Reading
- January 21, 2026 – Introduced; Senate First Reading; Assigned to Senate Government and Rules Committees
Impact
Overall, SB 1260 imposes stricter record-keeping, transparency, and compliance requirements on associations for violations of the association’s governing documents. This will likely require additional time, effort, and resources from boards of directors and managers to ensure adherence to the new regulations.