Community Association LawLetter

To keep association board members and community managers up to date on new court decisions, laws and legal trends which affect condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners association, Thomas Schild Law Group publishes the Community Association LawLetter.

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2021 LawLetter (PDF Version)

• Replacement Reserve Law Enacted for Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties
• New Maryland Laws Impact Association Governance
• Fair Housing Is A Top Priority for Biden Administration

Summer 2019

• 2020 Vision: Maryland Condominium and HOA Legislative Update
• U.S. Supreme Court Sidesteps Condominium Assessment Dispute
• Montgomery County Revises New Home Warranty Law

Winter 2019

• HUD Urged to Limit Association Fair Housing Liability
• Maryland Trial Court OKs Assessment Increase Based on 80-Year Inflation
• Maryland Appeals Court Upholds Architectural Review Board Denial of Over-Sized Garage

Summer 2018

• 2018 Maryland Legislative Update — New Laws Help Condos and HOAs
• “Commercial Vehicle” Covenant May Be Clarified by Board Rule

Winter 2018

• 2018 Maryland Legislative Hot Topics
• Short Term Rentals Coming Soon to Montgomery County
• Developer Declaration Does Not Establish Assessment Lien
• Maryland Appeals Court Rejects Condo Owner Defamation Claim

Fall 2017

• Maryland Appeals Court Voids Condominium Parking Rule
• Maryland Makes it Easier to Amend Condo Bylaws and HOA Covenants
• Fair Housing Claim Against Homeowner Association Director Allowed by District of Columbia Appeals Court

Summer 2017

• 2017 Maryland Condo and HOA Legislative Update
• Maryland Appeals Court Slams Owner's Door
• District of Columbia Condominium Law Amended to Require New Owner Notices

Winter 2017

• Will Community Associations Get Trumped?
• Maryland Top Court To Review Condo Towing Rule
• Welcome Scott Silverman!