[Opinion] Utah unveils new office to help with HOA disputes

Utah Dept. of Commerce launches Office of HOA Ombudsman - Utah Policy

The Utah Department of Commerce (Commerce) is excited to announce the official launch of the Office of the Homeowners’ Association Ombudsman (Office), a new resource created to assist Utahns in navigating the complexities of community living. The Office, established by HB217, sponsored by Representative Neil Walter in the 2025 Legislative session, will serve as a neutral party to help resolve homeowners’ association issues and provide educationa…

Utah unveils new office to help with HOA disputes

Utah unveils new office to help with HOA disputes kcpnews2 Tue, 09/09/2025 - 05:00 Image (Utah News Dispatch) Utahns now have a new resource to help resolve homeowners’ association disputes, with the newly-created Office of the Homeowners’ Association Ombudsman. Officially launched Monday under the direction of the Utah Department of Commerce, the office is a result of a bill — HB217 — passed by the Utah Legislature earlier this year to regula…