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MARYLAND CONDOMINIUM & HOA ACT LAW BOOKLETS (2026-27 Ed.)
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST HARD COPY CLICK HERE FOR DIGITAL COPY These MD Condo / HOA Act Booklets include new laws enacted in 2026 which become effective in 2026 and 2027. WHAT’S NEW IN THE MARYLAND CONDO & HOA ACTS FOR 2026 & 2027? SUMMARY OF NEW CONDO AND HOA LAWS: Here is a quick…
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Maryland HOA & Condo Laws 2026–2027 Legislative Update
MARYLAND HOA & CONDO LAWS 2026–2027 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE This article discusses new legislation affecting Maryland HOA and Condo Laws. Enacted in 2026, the legislation amends the Maryland Condominium Act (“MD Condo Act”) and the Maryland Homeowners Associations Act (“MD HOA Act”),…
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Court Awards Washington DC Condo $356 Million for Construction Defects
Court Awards Washington DC Condominium $356 Million for Construction Defects by Cowie Law Group, P.C. On July 31, 2026, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia entered a $356,085,513.00 judgment in favor of a Washington DC condominium association for the defective…
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Washington DC Condominium Construction Defect Warranty Assistance Fund
The Warranty Filing Assistance Fund for Washington DC Condominium Construction Defect Warranty Claims By Cowie Law Group, P.C. Washington DC Condominium Construction Defect Warranty Lawyers Maryland HOA Construction Defects Attorneys The District of Columbia has established a…
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Cowie Law Group, P.C. – Hiring Associate Attorney licensed in Maryland for our Construction / Real Estate Litigation & Condo / HOA Law Practice
Cowie Law Group, P.C. is hiring an Associate Attorney licensed in Maryland for our law practice focused on Construction / Real Estate Litigation & Condo / HOA Law Job Posting: COWIE LAW GROUP, P.C. • Full-time • Washington DC-Baltimore Area (Hybrid) Job description Linkedin Job…
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Maryland Community Association Law – Key Legislative Updates Affecting Condos, HOA & Co-ops in 2026
Maryland Community Association Law Updates Condos, HOA & Co-ops 2025-2026 In October 2025 the Maryland General Assembly enacted legislation that reshapes the legal obligations and governance frameworks for condominium associations (“Condos”), homeowners associations (“HOAs”),…
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Comparison of Permitted Reserve Funding Methods for Maryland Condominiums, HOAs and Co-ops
Comparison of Permitted Reserve Funding Methods for Maryland Condominiums, HOAs and Co-ops Maryland law requires condominium associations, homeowners associations (HOAs) and cooperative housing corporations(Co-ops) (collectively “Associations”) to conduct regular reserve studies…
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MARYLAND CONDOMINIUM & HOA ACT LAW BOOKLETS (2025-26 Ed.)
Contact us to request a hardcopy. These Booklets contain all the new Condominium and HOA laws enacted during the 2025 Regular Session of the Maryland General Assembly, effective October 1, 2025, plus Condominium Act §11–109.5 and Homeowners Association Acts § 11B–112.4,…
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Owner’s “Payment Defense” to Subcontractor Mechanics’ Lien Claims in Washington DC and Maryland
“Payment Defense” to Subcontractor Mechanics’ Lien Claims in Washington DC and Maryland By Nicholas Cowie, Esq. – Maryland Mechanics’ Lien Attorney and Washington, D.C. Mechanics Lien Attorney Overview: The Payment Defense to Washington DC and Maryland Mechanics’ Lien Claims…
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Corporate Transparency Act Update: U.S. Condos and HOAs Exempt from BOI Reporting
As of March 26, 2025, the Department of the Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an interim final rule that exempts all U.S.-based entities, including condominium and homeowners associations (HOAs), from the requirement to report beneficial…
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Maryland’s 10-Year “Contractor” Statute of Repose and Developer Liability for Condominium and HOA Construction Defect Claims
“In Maryland Condominium and HOA Construction Defect Cases, the 10-year statute of repose comes into play whenever damage or injury from a latent common area construction defect first occurs more than 10-years after the community was completed. If the statute applies, it bars a…
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Tariffs & Escalation Clauses – Maryland and Washington DC Construction Law Attorneys
Protecting Your Construction Contracts Against Tariffs: Material Escalation Clauses and Other Strategies for Dealing with Sudden Material Cost increases Cowie Law Group, P.C. – Maryland and Washington DC Construction Law Attorneys The construction industry is particularly…
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Corporate Transparency Act Update: BOI Reporting Now Required by March 21, 2025
BOTTOM LINE: The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is now fully enforceable. Most business entities—including condominiums and HOAs—must now report their beneficial ownership information by March 21, 2025. All Injunctions Lifted; New BOI Reporting Deadline Set On February 18,…
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CTA Update: Supreme Court Weighs in, Compliance Still Voluntary Amid Legal Battles
CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT UPDATE Supreme Court Weighs in Compliance Remains Voluntary Amid Legal Battles Recent developments surrounding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) have left reporting companies in a state of uncertainty. While the U.S. Supreme Court granted the…
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Corporate Transparency Act Update: Injunction Reinstated, Compliance Still Voluntary Pending Appeal
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit removed and then reinstated the December 3, 2024 U.S. Texas District Court injunction halting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). As such, compliance is still voluntary pending appeal. Details below. Background on…
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COURT TEMPORARILY BLOCKS – CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT
What the Nationwide Injunction Means for Condos & HOAs A federal court has issued a nationwide injunction temporarily blocking the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), originally set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The CTA mandates condominium and HOA board…