MD HB841

Unit owners and lot owners must be given an opportunity to comment during each meeting of the board of directors, and the governing body must hold at least one annual meeting with an open agenda where owners can provide comment

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

HOA declarants must appoint at least one non-affiliated lot owner to the board within 30 days after 25% of lots are conveyed (applies to developments with more than 12 lots); if no board exists, the declarant must establish one

Councils of unit owners and homeowners associations must maintain books and records beginning from the date of establishment, kept separate from developer records

The bill takes effect October 1, 2026