MD HB305

Expands the definition of "community association" in Baltimore County to include any Maryland nonprofit composed of residents within defined geographic boundaries, removing previous requirements for minimum membership (25 households), annual dues, and one year of existence before filing suit

Allows community associations to seek injunctive and equitable relief in Circuit Court for Baltimore County to abate nuisances that violate local codes related to nuisances or buildings and housing, excluding rent escrow and stormwater management violations

Requires community associations to provide 60-day notice to the county code enforcement agency before filing suit, and bars action if the Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development confirms the property is part of an active enforcement plan

Mandates 60-day notice to tenants and property owners before legal action, with notice served via certified mail or by regular mail and posting if certified mail fails

Removes court discretion to require bonds from community associations filing nuisance actions, and requires that actions against rental property owners be preceded by an official code violation notice, with housing/building code violations requiring a 75-day outstanding violation period