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68 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5412 (2026)

 Effect of violations on rights of action.

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§ 5412.  Effect of violations on rights of action.

If a declarant or any other person subject to this subpart violates any provision of this subpart or any provisions of the declaration or bylaws, any person or class of persons adversely affected by the violation has a claim for appropriate relief. Punitive damages may be awarded in the case of a willful violation of the subpart and, if appropriate, the prevailing party may be entitled to an award of costs and reasonable attorney fees.

(May 4, 2018, P.L.96, No.17, eff. 60 days)

 

Cross References.  Section 5412 is referred to in section 5102 of this title.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2018–2024 · leading case: Laurel Road HOA, Inc. v. W.E. Freas & N. Freas, 191 A.3d 938 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2018).
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Laurel Road HOA, Inc. v. W.E. Freas & N. Freas, 191 A.3d 938 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2018). “§ 5301 ; see 68 Pa.C.S. § 5412 ("If a declarant or any other person subject to this subpart violates any provision of this subpart or any provisions of the declaration or bylaws, any person or class of persons adversely affected by the violation has a claim for appropriate…”
M. Serota v. London-Towne Homeowners Assoc. (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2018). · cites it 6× “3 68 Pa. C.S. § 5412. Section 5412 was amended by Section 8 of the Act of May 4, 2018, P.”
C. Lanzisera v. Northslope III Owners Ass'n, Inc. (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2019). “” 68 Pa.C.S. § 5412. Here, while Lanzisera specifically requested relief under Section 5793 of the NPCL,6 in this Commonwealth, Section 5303 of the UPCA governs the standard by which courts review an association’s actions.”
K.D. Morgan v. The Stotesbury Cmty. Assoc., Inc. (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2024). “68 Pa.C.S. § 5412. The Statutory Construction Act of 1972 (Statutory Construction Act), 1 Pa.”
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