Maryland HOA and condominium associations are governed by the Maryland Condominium Act (Title 11) and the Maryland Homeowners Association Act (Title 11B). The 2024 and 2025 Maryland legislative sessions produced meaningful reforms affecting declaration amendments, EV charging, election procedures, financial transparency, and data privacy. Maryland boards need to understand and implement these changes.
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2024: Declaration Amendment Threshold and EV Charging (Effective October 1, 2024)
Declaration Amendment Threshold & EV Charging — Governing Document Updates
Two significant changes took effect October 1, 2024:
Lower Amendment Threshold
The owner-vote percentage required to remove developer-era declaration provisions was lowered from **80% to 66.67%**. Associations that have been trying to update outdated developer-era restrictions now have a lower threshold to clear. If your association has been blocked from updating governing documents by the 80% requirement, it is worth reconsidering whether you can now reach 66.67%.
EV Charging License Authority
Boards were granted statutory authority to issue licenses of up to **3 years** on common elements necessary for installing or powering electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment. This gives boards a clear legal mechanism to accommodate EV charging installation requests from owners without permanently conveying common element rights.
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2025: Election Independence and Transparency Reform (Effective October 1, 2025)
SB 758 / HB 1534 — Election Independence & Transparency Reform
This major legislation makes sweeping changes to Title 11 (Condominium Act) and Title 11B (HOA Act):
Independent Board Elections
Independent parties — qualifying owners, property management companies, or third-party vendors — must now conduct board elections. The board itself may not run its own election. This significantly changes how many Maryland associations have historically managed elections.
Free Financial Statement and Minute Review
Owners may not be charged fees for reviewing financial statements or meeting minutes — whether reviewed in person or electronically. Associations that have charged access fees for these records must eliminate those fees.
Reserve Funding Plans Required
Associations must now maintain reserve funding plans (referred to as "Funding Plans") that document how the association will fund anticipated capital expenditures. This creates a statutory reserve planning obligation.
Family Child Care Business Accommodation
HOAs must accommodate licensed family child care businesses operating within member homes. Restrictions that effectively prohibit licensed family child care businesses are no longer enforceable.
Personal Data Collection Prohibition
Associations are prohibited from collecting sensitive personal data from owners beyond what is necessary for legitimate association purposes.
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What Maryland HOA Boards Should Do Now
1. Assess whether your association can now reach the 66.67% threshold to remove developer-era declaration provisions you have been trying to update (eff. Oct 1, 2024).
2. Develop an EV charging license template if owners are requesting charging installation on common elements (eff. Oct 1, 2024).
3. Establish an independent election process — identify a qualifying owner, your management company, or a third-party vendor to conduct board elections (SB 758 / HB 1534, eff. Oct 1, 2025).
4. Eliminate any fees charged to owners for reviewing financial statements or meeting minutes (SB 758 / HB 1534, eff. Oct 1, 2025).
5. Develop a reserve Funding Plan and review your data collection practices for compliance with the personal data prohibition (SB 758 / HB 1534, eff. Oct 1, 2025).
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How APM Provides Remote HOA Management in Maryland
APM provides professional remote HOA and condo management to Maryland boards through our HOA Alchemy platform, serving communities in Baltimore, Annapolis, Rockville, and across the state. Our compliance team monitors Maryland Title 11 and Title 11B updates and helps clients update election procedures, funding plans, and transparency practices. Contact us at billing@apmhoa.com or visit [apmhoa.com/remote-hoa-management/maryland](https://www.apmhoa.com/remote-hoa-management/maryland) for a free remote management proposal.
*This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For questions specific to your association, consult a licensed Maryland attorney.*
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