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Does Your Homeowners Association Only Allow Adults In The Gym? Learn How The Fair Housing Act And Familial Status Applies To Your Community

Condominiums, homeowner associations, and cooperatives (“Associations”) offer a myriad of services and amenities – such as, swimming pools, fitness centers, and tot lots – to owners and residents living within their communities. Associations, therefore, are … Read More

2022 Legislative Update

The 2022 Legislative Session of the Maryland General concluded in early April with 2,520 bills introduced and 836 signed into law by Governor Hogan; 11 bills were vetoed, and one was overruled. To follow is … Read More

Changes Coming to Short-Term Vacation Rentals

In recent years, many condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowner associations have discussed the topic of short-term/vacation rentals. Due to the transient nature of these rentals, many associations look to the leasing provisions in their declarations and … Read More

Contemplating a Construction or Renovation Project?

Get Your Professional Team Lined Up When you’re planning a major construction or renovation project for your business or for your home, the importance of hiring a general contractor is obvious. However, the assistance of … Read More

Bad Debt: When Should Association’s Stop Pursuing a Delinquency?

One of the duties imposed on the Board of a condominium, homeowner association or cooperative (“Association”) is to collect assessments from owners. When an owner stops paying, typically, the owner’s account is forwarded to the … Read More

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