Maryland · 2027 checklist
Maryland HOA law checklist
The main law: Maryland Homeowners Association Act / Condominium Act (Real Prop. Title 11). Here's what a Maryland board needs to follow, and what HOA Manage sets up for you when you pick Maryland.
Last reviewed 2026-10-29. General information, not legal advice. Your governing documents may add requirements. Confirm with an attorney licensed in Maryland.
What's changing in 2026–2027
No major HOA law changes verified as of 2026-10-29. We check again each legislative session.
Elections and meetings
Maryland permits electronic transmission of notices and ballots when the owner has consented, and requires secret ballots for contested board elections in many communities.
- Typical notice before a members' vote: 15 days
- Typical default quorum: 25% of units
- Proxies generally allowed: Yes
- Secret ballot required for some votes: Yes
- Owner consent needed before electronic ballots: Yes
What HOA Manage does for you
- Pre-sets 15-day notice and 25% quorum on new votes
- Tracks each owner's e-voting consent before ballots go out
- Supports anonymous ballots for elections
- Keeps an audit trail of notices, votes and e-signatures
- Adds these items to your board's Compliance checklist with due dates
See it with your own association's numbers
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