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View the complete Maryland guide →Which Maryland Laws Govern Your HOA or Condo?
Maryland homeowners are covered by the HOA Act (Real Prop. Title 11B), the Maryland Contract Lien Act (Title 14, Subtitle 2), and — for condos — the Condominium Act (Title 11).
June 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Rules & EnforcementMDWhen Is a Maryland HOA Rule Unenforceable?
A Maryland HOA rule has to trace back to the recorded declaration, be applied evenhandedly, and yield to federal law — and even a valid fine cannot be foreclosed under Md. Real Property §14-204.
June 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Records & TransparencyMDGetting Your Maryland HOA's Records
Md. Real Property §11B-112 requires Maryland associations to make books and records available for examination or copying, with statutory delivery deadlines for financial statements and minutes.
June 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Fines & PenaltiesMDChallenging an HOA Fine in Maryland
Most Maryland HOA fine authority comes from the declaration, and a key protection in Md. Real Property §14-204 is that fines — unlike assessments — cannot be foreclosed on.
June 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Liens & ForeclosureMDCan a Maryland HOA Foreclose Over Dues?
Maryland's Contract Lien Act (§§14-203, 14-204) requires written notice and a chance at a circuit-court probable-cause hearing before a lien, and limits foreclosure to assessments — not fines.
June 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Meetings & GovernanceMDAttending HOA Meetings in Maryland
Md. Real Property §11B-111 requires Maryland HOA meetings — including board meetings — to be open to members, with reasonable notice and a designated owner-comment period.
June 1, 2026 · 2 min read