Condo associations and homeowners associations plain-language explanations requirement provision and common interest groups and homeowners associations guide explaining laws creation appropriation

This bill requires condo and homeowners associations in Minnesota to provide plain-language explanations of governing documents and applicable laws to unit owners upon request. It mandates that board members review these explanations during their term and share them electronically or in print when owners need help understanding their rights or responsibilities. The bill appropriates funds to create a comprehensive guide explaining laws for common interest communities, which associations must use to develop their plain-language materials. These requirements take effect on August 1, 2026, directly affecting all condo and homeowners associations governed under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 515B.