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MD SB463

MD SB463
Real Property - Condominiums - Responsibility for Property Insurance Deductibles


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Introduced
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Increasing, from $10,000 to $20,000, the maximum amount of the council of unit owners' property insurance deductible for which a unit owner is responsible; and applying the Act to all policies of property and casualty insurance issued, delivered, or renewed in the State to a condominium council of unit owners.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Maryland's condominium insurance regulations by increasing the maximum amount a unit owner is responsible for in the council of unit owners' property insurance deductible from $10,000 to $20,000 when damage originates from their specific unit. If the damage cause stems from common elements or events outside the condominium units, the entire deductible will be considered a common expense. The bill requires the council of unit owners to inform each unit owner annually in writing about their responsibility for the insurance deductible and its specific amount. Furthermore, any portion of the deductible exceeding the $20,000 unit owner responsibility will be treated as a common expense. The changes will apply to all property and casualty insurance policies for condominium councils of unit owners that are issued, delivered, or renewed on or after October 1, 2025, giving insurers and condominium associations time to adjust to the new regulations.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Withdrawn by Sponsor (on 02/10/2025)

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