MD HB1534

Elections for condominium and HOA governing bodies must be conducted by independent parties who are not candidates and have no conflicts of interest; property management representatives are generally excluded from serving as independent parties unless the management is owned by the association.

Unit and lot owners cannot be charged for examining financial statements in person or receiving them electronically; associations may still charge reasonable fees for copying other documents, capped at limits under Title 7, Subtitle 2 of the Courts Article.

Condominium governing bodies must provide reasonable accommodations, including use of common areas, for unit owners to engage in organizing activities related to governance and may not retaliate against owners exercising their rights.

The Division of Consumer Protection of the Attorney General's Office gains expanded enforcement authority over all violations of condominium and HOA laws and may adopt regulations to carry out these provisions.

The Act takes effect October 1, 2025, and any governing documents, rules, or regulations inconsistent with the new election requirements are void and unenforceable.