Real Property - Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Governing Bodies and Annual Meetings

HB 841 requires condo and homeowners association (HOA) boards to allow unit owners to comment during meetings, including at least one annual meeting with an open agenda where owners can discuss any issue. It mandates developers to appoint board members for new condos without established boards and requires HOAs to maintain financial records. The bill also sets minimum notice requirements for meetings and ensures owners can vote once they provide updated contact information. These changes update Maryland’s property law to increase transparency and owner participation in community governance.