Maryland HOA & Condo Association Laws
Maryland closely regulates both condos and HOAs, and 2022 reforms (HB 107, post-Surfside) require reserve studies and funding for associations statewide. Montgomery County adds its own Commission on Common Ownership Communities for dispute resolution.
Which statutes apply in Maryland?
- Condominiums
- Maryland Condominium Act (Md. Code, Real Prop. § 11-101 et seq.)
- HOAs / planned communities
- Maryland Homeowners Association Act (Md. Code, Real Prop. § 11B)
Key compliance rules for Maryland boards and managers
- Reserve study every 5 years with mandatory funding of recommendations (2022 law)
- Open meetings, records access, and closed-session limits under both acts
- Montgomery County CCOC provides binding dispute resolution for many communities
- Fidelity insurance and annual proposed-budget delivery are required
Resale and disclosure requirements
Condo resales require the § 11-135 resale certificate package (contract rescission rights attach); HOA resales require an MHAA disclosure under § 11B-106.
Running associations in Maryland?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Maryland compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in Maryland?
Condominiums in Maryland are governed by the Maryland Condominium Act (Md. Code, Real Prop. § 11-101 et seq.). Homeowners associations and planned communities fall under the Maryland Homeowners Association Act (Md. Code, Real Prop. § 11B).
Are resale disclosures required in Maryland?
Condo resales require the § 11-135 resale certificate package (contract rescission rights attach); HOA resales require an MHAA disclosure under § 11B-106.
What software helps Maryland associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Maryland compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in Maryland before acting.