Overview of Kansas HOA Law Changes 2021–2025
Kansas community associations of 12 or more residential units are governed by the Kansas Uniform Common Interest Owners Bill of Rights Act (UCIOBORA), K.S.A. 58-4601 et seq., which was passed in 2010 and became effective January 1, 2011. UCIOBORA already contains detailed requirements for meetings, quorum, voting, record retention, rulemaking, and board conduct — it was not enacted or substantially rewritten during 2021–2025. The notable activity during this period was legislative consideration of two bills that did not become law.
2023–2024 Legislative Session
HB 2268 — Proposed Solar Energy Device Protection (Did Not Pass)
HB 2268 would have prohibited HOAs from preventing, impairing, restricting the use of, or adversely affecting the cost or efficiency of solar energy devices on units within the association. The House Committee on Local Government held a hearing on February 14, 2024, with 5 oral proponents and 17 written-only proponents and no opposition testimony — but a vote to recommend the bill favorably for passage failed, and the bill remained in committee through the end of the 2024 session. Kansas currently has no statutory solar-access right for HOA members; any protection depends entirely on the association's own governing documents.
HB 2733 — Proposed HOA Repair Code Compliance (Did Not Become Law)
HB 2733 would have required HOAs performing certain home repairs to comply with applicable codes and standards, with Attorney General enforcement authority for noncompliance. The bill had a hearing on February 19, 2024, and the committee voted to recommend it favorably for passage — but it was ultimately stricken from the calendar under legislative rule and did not become law.
What This Means for Kansas Boards
Because neither bill passed, Kansas HOA law on solar access and repair-code compliance remains governed entirely by each association's declaration and bylaws, not by statute. Boards should not assume a statutory solar right exists in Kansas the way it does in some other states. Existing UCIOBORA provisions — quorum set at 20% of votes unless bylaws provide otherwise, mandatory open board meetings except executive sessions, five-year record retention, and written notice requirements for rule changes — remain the operative framework and have not changed.
Board Action Checklist
- Do not represent to members that Kansas law guarantees a right to install solar devices — HB 2268 did not pass, so this remains governed by your declaration
- Confirm your board is meeting the UCIOBORA minimum of at least two board meetings per year, with at least one held at or convenient to the association
- Confirm your quorum, voting, and record retention practices align with K.S.A. 58-4611 through 58-4620
- Track whether HB 2268 or a similar solar bill is reintroduced in a future session
How APM Helps Kansas HOA Boards Stay Compliant
APM's remote HOA management service monitors Kansas HOA and condominium law updates and provides client boards with compliance guidance and updated policy templates as the law changes. Learn about our Kansas remote management services. Contact us at billing@apmhoa.com or call 810-777-7060.
Legal disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed Kansas attorney for guidance specific to your community.
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