"Community association" is a term used to describe residential developments where homeowners collectively share responsibility for the upkeep of their living environment and are bound by a set of governing documents. In Maryland, there are three primary types of...
If you live in a community with a Homeowners Association (HOA), you are probably familiar with the board. They may have told you to pay fees, abide by the set laws in that community and so on. To understand why this is the case or why they have such powers, you need...
MARYLAND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 2022 Craig B. Zaller Erin K. Voss Lauri J. Corley Statewide Reserve Studies and Funding Required Effective October 1, 2022 Building on the requirements put into place for Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties over the last couple...
There have recently been cases of financial irregularities with Maryland HOAs, and one lawmaker is pushing for more regulation. He is seeking more protection for consumers. The aim is to train community managers to know the rules in order to make decisions that...
The homeowners' association (HOA) establishes and enforces the rules and responsibilities of homeowners within a neighborhood. However, Maryland's laws control the actions that all community associations take. The legislation determines how associations are formed,...
Living in a community with a Homeowners Association (HOA) in Maryland can be wonderful – until there is a dispute. Then, it can feel like living in a dictatorship. If you are having trouble resolving an HOA dispute, don't worry – you are not alone. Here's the ultimate...
Utility service agencies often have to succumb to unwarranted debt. Seasonal debt might be expected with utilities, but managing debt is necessary if any business is to survive economic downturns. Maryland utilities also need to be strategic about how they take on...
For all the derision they inspire, Maryland’s community associations do a lot to make many neighborhoods more welcoming and attractive places to live. Of course, there are always a few bad apples, which is when community association law steps in to resolve cases...
Disputes involving HOAs, also known as homeowners' associations, in Maryland are more common than you realize. No matter what type of community you manage, it's likely that some people may not get along or object to something happening within your borders. Because of...
MARYLAND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 2021 Lauri J. Corley, Esq. There are seven new laws that were passed during the 2021 Maryland Legislative Session that directly impact community associations in Maryland. All of the new laws are effective October 1, 2021, with the exception...
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