Maryland HB955 amends election rules for condominiums and homeowners associations, defining independent parties and property management roles.

Maryland HB955 modifies election regulations for condominiums and homeowners associations. It defines an independent party as a unit owner who complies with election requirements, does not support any candidate, and is not objected to by more than a specified percentage of eligible voters. The bill also specifies that property management representatives are not independent parties unless owned by the association. It mandates that elections, including ballot collection and certification, be conducted by independent parties in cases where the number of candidates exceeds contested seats.

Maryland HB955 amends election rules for condominiums and homeowners associations, defining independent parties and property management roles.

Maryland HB955 modifies election regulations for condominiums and homeowners associations. It defines an independent party as a unit owner who complies with election requirements, does not support any candidate, and is not objected to by more than a specified percentage of eligible voters. The bill also specifies that property management representatives are not independent parties unless owned by the association. It mandates that elections, including ballot collection and certification, be conducted by independent parties in cases where the number of candidates exceeds contested seats.