Utah law now mandates that homeowners' associations adopt rules supporting water-efficient landscaping, including allowances for low water use on lawns during drought conditions. Your declaration should reflect these requirements to promote sustainable water usage.
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1. Senate Bill 191 (2023): Condominium and Community Association Amendments
Summary: This bill amends provisions governing community associations and condominium associations. It includes updates to definitions and other related provisions.
Status: Signed into law on March 23, 2023.
Full Text: SB 191 Full Text
2. House Bill 277 (2023): Homeowners Association Revisions
Summary: This bill proposed amendments and enactments related to the governance of homeowner associations, including changes to definitions and other provisions.
Status: The bill did not pass; it was filed in the House file for bills not passed on March 3, 2023.
Full Text: HB 277 Full Text
For a detailed analysis of these bills and their implications for HOAs, you may refer to the Utah HOA Law Blog's article: New 2023 HOA Laws and What They Mean For Your HOA