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We’ve got an election coming up, and even if you’re unable to attend the membership meeting and election, you can still vote by proxy. A proxy is the written authorization that allows one person to appoint another (the proxy holder) to vote on his or her behalf. State law and the association’s governing documents specify…
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Dear Valued Customer, As 2022 approaches, businesses across all markets throughout the US continue to be burdened by extraordinary circumstances nationwide challenging clients, consumers, suppliers, and employees both professionally and personally. The recent fast-spreading Omicron variant of COVID-19 has derailed holiday plans, canceled events, and left businesses understaffed across the nation. We are proactively…
The pandemic has presented many challenges for condominium unit owners’ associations, including how meetings can be conducted and making sure all voting and quorum requirements are met. On October 25, 2021, D.C. City Council and Mayor Muriel Bowser enacted new emergency legislation that, in relevant part, amends subsection (f) of Sec. 2. Section 303 of…
Imagine your surprise. You buy a home in a community knowing full well that you’ll become a member of your local homeowners association only to learn that your homeowners association is really a subassociation and you’re bound to follow the rules of a bigger “master” association. If you’re thinking, “I’ve never heard such a thing,”…
Some of the best neighborhoods are located near airports. Dealing with the noise pollution they create is a common lament of both residents and HOAs alike. Even if you’re not close enough to hear landings and takeoffs, proximity to flight paths alone can range the gamut from constant annoyance to potentially harmful effects on one’s…
Identity theft is a problem at any time of the year. But, while consumers are focused on giving during the holidays, crooks are focused on taking. If there’s one thing consumers don’t need, it is dealing with identity theft during the holidays. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) offers the following tips to help…
What’s the difference in a board meeting and a special meeting, or an annual meeting and a town meeting? Confused? Here’s some clarification. Annual Meetings: Annual meetings—or annual membership meetings—are required by our governing documents, which specify when they’re to be conducted and how and when members are to be notified about the meeting. This…
Transition of Condominium Association Governance from Developer to Unit Owner Control By Nicholas D. Cowie at Cowie Law Group, P.C. This article was reproduced with the permission of Cowie Law Group, P.C. from its website MarylandCondominiumAttorneys.com at the following Link: https://marylandcondominiumattorneys.com/index.php/developer-transition-condominium-associations/ Legal Requirements and Transition Checklist “Developer transition” is the process by which the governance…
Do you have a board member who likes to push others around? Find out how to tame your HOA or condo board bully. Some board members ought to come with mute buttons or protective gear for the rest of the board. They are the bullies. While most board members find ways to work together and…
Imagine your surprise. You buy a home in a community knowing full well that you’ll become a member of your local homeowners association only to learn that your homeowners association is really a subassociation and you’re bound to follow the rules of a bigger “master” association. If you’re thinking, “I’ve never heard such a thing,”…
The scene was tense, with shouting, threats, and concerns about objects being thrown. Despite repeated pleas for quiet, anger and tension hung over the room. Menacing faces glared at the speaker in front at the head table. Is this a description of the latest episode of the Jerry Springer Show? No, it’s just another dysfunctional…
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Waldorf, MD
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Copyright 2026, Blackstone Management, LLC.
All Rights Reserved.