Minnesota Lawmakers Vote to Limit Powers of Homeowners Associations
- On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate passed a bipartisan bill capping most homeowners association fines at $100 and establishing what authors call a "homeowners' bill of rights" to strengthen transparency and consumer protections.
- Lawmakers drafted the reform after residents reported excessive fines, unjust foreclosures, and decisions lacking transparency; Rep. Kristin Bahner, DFL-Maple Grove, noted that for many, "a homeowner's dream turns into their worst nightmare."
- The bill mandates board members disclose financial conflicts and recuse themselves from benefiting decisions, while barring HOAs from charging residents legal fees for questioning assessments and providing a path to dissolve some HOAs.
- Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign the bill early next week after it cleared the Minnesota House on April 30 and the Senate on Wednesday, making it one of few bipartisan measures advancing this session.
- Approximately 1,556,000 Minnesotans belong to roughly 7,950 Common Interest Communities or HOAs according to 2026 data, joining states including Illinois, Florida, and Georgia that have already enacted similar legislation.
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