Section 55-3208 – SOLAR PANELS.
55-3208. SOLAR PANELS. (1) No homeowner’s association may add, amend, or enforce any covenant, condition, or restriction in such a way that prohibits the installation of solar panels or solar collectors on the rooftop of any property or structure within the jurisdiction of the homeowner’s association. A homeowner’s association may, however, determine the specific location […]
Section 55-3209 – POLITICAL SIGNS.
55-3209. POLITICAL SIGNS. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no homeowner’s association may add, amend, or enforce any covenant, condition, or restriction in such a way that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the display of a political sign. (2) A homeowner’s association may adopt reasonable rules, subject to any applicable laws […]
Section 55-3210 – FLAGS.
55-3210. FLAGS. (1) No homeowner’s association may add, amend, or enforce any covenant, condition, or restriction in such a way that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the display of: (a) The flag of the United States of America; (b) The flag of the state of Idaho; (c) The POW/MIA flag; or (d) An […]
Section 55-3211 – PROHIBITED CONDUCT — RENTAL RESTRICTIONS.
55-3211. PROHIBITED CONDUCT — RENTAL RESTRICTIONS. No homeowner’s association may add, amend, or enforce any covenant, condition, or restriction in such a way that limits or prohibits the rental, for any amount of time, of any property, land, or structure thereon within the jurisdiction of the homeowner’s association, unless expressly agreed to in writing at […]
Section 55-3201 – SHORT TITLE.
55-3201. SHORT TITLE. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Homeowner’s Association Act." History: [55-3201, added 2022, ch. 323, sec. 4, p. 1039.]
Section 55-3202 – LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
55-3202. LEGISLATIVE INTENT. An increasing number of Idahoans reside within homeowner’s associations. To protect the rights of current and subsequent property owners within a homeowner’s association, it is the intent of the legislature to ensure the transparent operation and inclusive management of these associations, balancing the rights of all owners within homeowner’s associations to promote […]
Section 55-3203 – DEFINITIONS.
55-3203. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter: (1) "Board" means the entity that has the duty of governing the homeowner’s association and may be referred to as a board of directors, executive board, or any other such similar name. (2) "Financial disclosure" means the accounting records of the organization that are kept, disclosed, and made […]
Section 55-3204 – ADMINISTRATION OF AN INCORPORATED OR UNINCORPORATED HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION.
55-3204. ADMINISTRATION OF AN INCORPORATED OR UNINCORPORATED HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION. (1) Board meetings must be open to the members of the homeowner’s association and any representative or agent designated in a signed writing by a member to represent the member. (2) An executive session at which members of the homeowner’s association are excluded may be held […]
Section 55-3205 – DISCLOSURE OF FEES AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
55-3205. DISCLOSURE OF FEES AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES. (1) A homeowner’s association or its agent must provide a member and the member’s agent, if any, a statement of the member’s account no more than five (5) business days after a request by the member or the member’s agent is received by the manager, president, board member, […]
Section 55-3206 – VIOLATIONS — DUE PROCESS AND NOTICE — LIMITATION ON FINES — ATTORNEY’S FEES.
55-3206. VIOLATIONS — DUE PROCESS AND NOTICE — LIMITATION ON FINES — ATTORNEY’S FEES. (1) No fine may be imposed for a violation of the covenants and restrictions pursuant to the rules or regulations of a homeowner’s association unless the authority to impose a fine is clearly set forth in the covenants and restrictions. A […]