Real Property - Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Elections

SB 955 modifies Maryland law to require independent election conductors for condominium and homeowners association elections only when the number of candidates exceeds the number of contested seats. It affects all residential condominiums and homeowners associations in Maryland by clarifying when third-party oversight is mandated. The bill specifies that independent parties (excluding property management representatives unless they own the management) must handle ballot collection, counting, and results certification, while allowing associations to use external vendors or technology platforms for elections. This change streamlines election procedures by reducing unnecessary oversight requirements for uncontested races.