Maryland Articles

Maryland Reserve Studies – What to Know; What to Do

In Maryland, condominiums have existed since at least 1964, when the plats for Charles Village Condominium and Central Park Condominium…

10 months ago

Reserve studies of common areas (MD)

In this week’s article, we will wrap up provisions of the new law as they relate to who can conduct…

11 months ago

2023 Legislative Update For Maryland Community Associations

The Maryland General Assembly’s 2023 legislative session was the first under new Governor Wes Moore and resulted in several new…

12 months ago

Love it or Hate it, Your Community’s Governing Documents Reign Supreme

The host of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver recently made waves by criticizing common ownership community standards and enforcement…

12 months ago

Maryland Protects Homeowners who want to Protect their Environment

A recent change in Maryland law has made this old saying true for lawns and gardens within HOAs. Section 2-125…

1 year ago

How To Handle an HOA Member Who Refuses To Pay (MD)

Obviously, member fees are important for running an HOA. They provide the income the community needs to function well. When…

1 year ago

House Bill Would Authorize Local Governments To Create An Infrastructure Fund (MD)

House Bill 55, now pending in the Maryland General Assembly, would authorize a county or municipality to “establish a local…

1 year ago

How To Keep Residents Engaged in Their HOA (MD)

Living in an HOA community is an inherently communal experience. Yes, everyone has their own home. However, neighbors all live…

1 year ago

Condo rules for animals vary widely

When my clients are considering the purchase of a condominium or cooperative, they initially have three association guidelines on their…

1 year ago

Nature in the Valley: Brandon Farms meadow offers lessons for all

My email box was completely filled with forwards of the New York Times Dec. 14 article entitled, “They Fought the…

1 year ago