claims against HOAs; filing fees

HB 2834 establishes a $100 filing fee per issue claimed when an owner or HOA (condominium or planned community association) petitions the Arizona department for a hearing about disputes involving violations of association documents or governing statutes. This fee applies to petitions filed under Section 32-2199.01 and must be paid before the department processes the request, with refunds issued if the case is dismissed before a hearing. The bill directly affects owners and HOAs involved in such disputes, specifying that the fee funds a dedicated "condominium and planned community hearing office fund" and clarifying the department’s jurisdiction over certain disputes (like construction/sales issues). It does not alter substantive dispute resolution procedures but standardizes the administrative fee structure.