SB 24-134

Senate Bill 24-134, which has been signed into law and will take effect on August 7, 2024, stops homeowners' associations from banning home-based businesses in residential communities. However, these businesses must still follow reasonable rules set by the association regarding things like noise levels, parking, and landscaping, as well as local laws about noise and nuisances. This means that starting a small business from your home will be allowed, but you'll need to make sure it doesn't disturb neighbors or violate community guidelines.

Official Summary

The act prohibits a unit owners' association from prohibiting the operation of a home-based business in a common interest community. The operation of a home-based business must still comply with any applicable and reasonable unit owners' association rules or regulations related to architectural control, parking, landscaping, noise, nuisance, and other matters that may impact the operation of a home-based business. The operation of a home-based business must also comply with municipal and county noise and nuisance ordinances or resolutions. APPROVED by Governor April 19, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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