Maryland Legislature Considers Proposal to Reduce Votes Required to Amend Bylaws

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House Bill 789, now pending in the Maryland General Assembly, would reduce the percentage of affirmative votes required to amend condominium bylaws.  Under Section 11-104(e) of the Maryland Condominium Act, condominium bylaws may only be amended upon a vote of two-thirds (66 2/3 percent) of the unit owners.  The proposed legislation would reduce this to 55 percent.  Significantly, it would also permit the bylaws themselves to establish an even lower percentage.  Additionally, the bill would limit the voting to members is “good standing, ” which is defined as not being more than 90 days in arrears as to assessments, and not in violation of any provision of the declaration, bylaws or rules and regulations.  This, of course, could have the affect of further reducing the number of votes required for a bylaw amendment.

The proposed legislation contains similar provisions to reduce the percentage vote required for bylaw amendments under Section 11B-116 of the Maryland Homeowners Association Act.

 

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