House Bill 98 (HB 98) just passed the house and has been refered to the Utah Senate for Consideration.  HB 98 contains some compromise legislation on landlord/HOA issues and also contains a substantial revision to the HOA fine laws for both condominiums and for homeowners associations governed by the Community Association Act. These provisions allow commercial condominium associations to assess fines for the first time in Utah. Morris Sperry will be ready to help with updates to Rules and CC&Rs to facilitate this new opportunity. The new fine changes also clarify continuing verses repeated violations, the content of warning and fine letters, the procedures related to the issuance of fines and warnings, and the right of board members and owners to attend fine hearings remotely. These fine changes are good for associations and owners. Morris Sperry attorney John Morris is proud to be part of the Utah CAI Legislative Action Committee that worked on this bill and to be one of the primary drafters of the fine law changes in this bill. Morris Sperry remains committed to this volunteer effort and to keeping at the forefront of changes in community association law so that their HOA, townhome, homeowners association, condominium, and PUD clients receive legal advice that is timely and accurate.