Homeowners Associations – Authority to Levy Fines
Sponsor: Marvin E. Holmes, Jr. (District 23)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Real PropertyStatus: Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing, subject to the provisions of the Maryland Homeowners Association Act and its declaration or bylaws, a homeowners association to levy reasonable fines for violations of the declaration, the bylaws, or the rules and regulations of the homeowners association; and requiring a homeowners association to provide notice and opportunity for a hearing prior to levying fines under the Act.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Elmore, Kathleen | CAI- MD LAC | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Holmes, Delegate Holmeslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Randol, Steven | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | Straughn, Karen | Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General | Written (PDF) |