HB817

Establishes the Louisiana Homeowner Bill of Rights

Introduced·2/27/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB817 establishes the Louisiana Homeowner Bill of Rights to protect homeowners in planned communities.

Louisiana HB817 establishes the Louisiana Homeowner Bill of Rights to safeguard homeowners in planned communities. The bill applies to all homeowners associations, regardless of creation date, unless exempt. It mandates associations to hold annual meetings, establish an online portal for documents, and provide members with governing documents and financial records. The bill also requires associations to publish annual budgets, detailing expenses, and send updates to members. It limits fines, prohibits certain liens, and mandates developer liability for initial development obligations.

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Where it stands

Current
Civil Law and Procedure Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

9:30 AM

House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure

History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

Feb 27

House

Prefiled.

Feb 27

House

Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.