COUNCIL OF UNIT OWNERS MAY AMEND THE BYLAWS BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF UNIT OWNERS IN GOOD STANDING HAVING AT LEAST 55% 60% OF THE VOTES IN THE COUNCIL, OR BY A LOWER PERCENTAGE IF REQUIRED IN THE BYLAWS.
§11–109.4. (4) States the estimated annual reserve amount necessary to accomplish any identified future repair or replacement. (b) This section applies only to a residential inium. (iii) Any county other than Prince George's County or Montgomery County on or after October 1, 2022.
In order to amend the bylaws, a member must make a motion and present the amendment during a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board. The motion to amend the bylaws must be approved by a supermajority vote of the full Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board.
Tips for Enforcing Condo Association Rules and Regulations Communicate the rules and regulations effectively with residents. Be consistent in your enforcement. Use graduated penalties. Hire a good property management company.
Section 11-111 - Rules and regulations (a) (1) The council of unit owners or the body delegated in the bylaws of a inium to carry out the responsibilities of the council of unit owners may adopt rules for the inium if: (i) Each unit owner is mailed or delivered: 1. A copy of the proposed rule; 2.
To clarify this issue, an amendment to the law was passed in 2024. Under this amendment, inium associations with both detached and attached units may decide whether to insure the entire inium or just the common elements.
Generally speaking, the declaration is the document that creates the inium. The bylaws spell out the day-to-day operations of the association. If your association is more than 10 years old and the bylaws have remained unchanged, board members may want to consider making updates.
In California, the Legislature and Department of Health have similarly classified pools located within private HOAs and residential developments as “public.” As such: HOAs with 25 or more separate interests must test pool and spa water chemical composition and temperature on a daily basis, and keep a log of the testing.
The statute of limitations for enforcing HOA debts and violations in Maryland is typically three years. This means that the HOA must take legal action within three years from the date the debt was incurred or the violation occurred to recover any monies or enforce compliance.
Federal Laws - In addition to state law regulations, the federal government has laws that govern the operation and management of common interest communities, iniums, cooperatives, and residential properties in the state of Maryland.