New Maryland Law effective October 1, 2018, will allow condominium associations to amend their declarations to authorize suspension of common element parking and recreational facilities for unit owners who have delinquent condominium assessments. This law is known as House Bill 575. According to Cowie & Mott, Attorneys at Law, the following must apply in order…
Maryland had a great number of changes to Community Association Laws in 2018. Many of the changes are those dealing with Developers and their role within in a Community Association: Any portion of a bylaw or declaration that shortens the time allowable to make a claim against the developer is unenforceable. As of October 1,…
Are you someone who loves outdoor barbecues? Every year, millions of Americans safely enjoy outdoor barbecues, however, accidents do happen. Insurance policies do provide financial protection in the case of mishap, however, ensure that you will have trouble-free cooking fun all summer long by reading these tips from PropertyCasualty360 before you light up the grill!…
The summer months are here and vacation rentals are a popular choice of travelers! Before you rent your property, be sure that you are following the necessary guidelines. Check your Community Association rules to make sure they allow rentals and do not restrict the rental time period. Review restrictions within your town/city. A business or…
The Foundation for Community Association Research has issued a report on cyber security in community associations. As community associations vary in size it is important to remember that hackers will go after anyone, not just the larger communities. The following are recommended procedures to safeguard against unauthorized electronic bank transactions: Require two people to authorize…
Maryland’s new smoke alarm law includes some requirements that took effect this year. One of our management companies, Ocean Point, Ltd. shared this helpful fact sheet with all of their community associations and unit owners. We hope it helps you too! What the law requires now Replacement of battery-only smoke alarms with new, 10-year smoke…
The Maryland Condominium Act has had a recent amendment in regards to the statue of limitation on condominium construction defect claims. The bill was written by Nicholas D. Cowie who specializes in construction defects in condominium associations. The new law will stop developers from shortening the time period in which legal action must be taken.…
Do you need to entice homeowners to volunteer for the Board or a Committee? Is it a struggle to make quorum at your annual meeting? Is it hard to get new nominations during elections? One of the largest problems facing community associations today is apathy among the homeowners to fill roles needed to run the…
Within a community, issues could arise that bring out strong emotions for homeowners. Great examples include: 1. Any special assessment 2. Fining and Towing 3. Denial of owner architectural change requests Homeowners on occasion can react in a less than professional manner and resort to name calling or false accusations. These are usually leveled at…
April showers bring May flowers, but they can also bring rainstorms that can cause flood damage to your property! Be sure to take the proper steps to protect your property. Check out FEMA’s “How to Prepare for a Flood,” which includes flood basics, info on emergency notifications and how to protect yourself before, during and…
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