MD HB1117

Elections for governing bodies of cooperative housing corporations, condominiums, and homeowners associations in Montgomery County must be conducted by independent parties who are not candidates and have no conflicts of interest; property management representatives cannot serve as independent parties

Common ownership communities cannot unreasonably restrict payment methods, discriminate against members in payment processing, or assess fines/penalties for delays caused by the community or its agent in processing payments

During a dispute, if a member continues paying regular dues, the community cannot restrict amenity access, charge additional fees, reassign payments to other debts, accelerate payments, charge interest on disputed amounts, or (for condos/HOAs) record liens on the property

Members must receive annual itemized statements of all payments and may request written confirmation of any payment's receipt and application; communities must promptly provide meeting agendas, materials, and minutes upon request

Governing bodies must make reasonable accommodations for member organizing activities, and members conducting elections in good faith have no personal liability; conflicting provisions in governing documents are void and unenforceable