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This bill mandates that unit owners in condominiums and lot owners in homeowners associations must be given an opportunity to speak during certain meetings of their respective governing bodies, and that developers must appoint at least one unaffiliated unit or lot owner to the board of directors once 25% of the properties have been sold to the public. It also clarifies that meetings of these governing bodies must be open to all members, with specific exceptions for closed sessions, and requires at least one annual meeting with an open agenda for any condominium or homeowners association matter, where owners can provide comment. Furthermore, the bill sets deadlines for developers to transfer control and relevant documents to the newly elected governing bodies, and ensures that financial records and other important documents are kept separate from the developer's records. Finally, it establishes that this Act will take effect on October 1, 2026.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0841?ys=2026RS