MD HB295

Unit owners and lot owners must be given an opportunity to comment during each meeting of the board of directors, and at least one meeting per year must have an open agenda where owners can provide comments

Condominium developers must appoint at least one non-affiliated unit owner to the board of directors within 30 days after 25% of units are sold; if no board exists, the developer must establish one and make this appointment

Homeowners association declarants (in developments with more than 12 lots) must similarly appoint at least one non-affiliated lot owner to the board within 30 days after 25% of lots are sold

Developers and declarants must notify board members by first-class mail about any bonds provided to governmental units, and must provide at least 30 days' notice before requesting release from such bonds

Condominiums and homeowners associations must maintain books and records beginning from establishment, kept separate from developer records and available for owner inspection within 15 business days of a request