Real Property - Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Elections

HB 955 modifies Maryland law to require independent election conduct (for ballot counting and results) in condominium and homeowners association board elections **only when the number of candidates exceeds the number of open positions**. Previously, this requirement applied automatically; the bill narrows it to competitive elections. It defines "independent parties" as individuals not running for office, avoiding conflicts of interest, and excludes property management representatives unless the association owns the management. This directly affects condo and HOA members participating in or organizing board elections under these specific conditions.