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Fall 2004 Communicator

Successful Workshop Held in Columbia

Newspaper Reports Violations in Columbia

Report Violations of Law to the Attorney General

Meeting with Alliance for a Better Columbia (ABC)

      

Spring 2004 Communicator

Repeated Illegal Acts by an Arbitrary Board

Columbia Alliance Reports Violations

MHA Annapolis Meeting Draws Large Attendance

MHA Opposes HB 175

Condo/HOA Law Enforcement Proposals Fail to Pass

Sponsors Substitute Commission Proposal

MHA Opposes Added Exemption From Access to Records

Fall 2003 Communicator

Ike Leggett Urges Better Enforcement

New MHA Officers Elected

Updated Membership Brochure

New York Times Reports on Association Problems

Roesser & Lee Advise on Legislation

Where and How to Complain

Workshop at Bowie City Hall

Spring 2003 Communicator

Condo Quorum Bill Passes with MHA Notice Amendment

Text of New Condo Act Section on Quorums

Documents on Your Rights Available from MHA

Attorney Benny Kass Writes on Owner vs. Association Lawsuits

HOA Dispute Resolution Commission in Charles County

MHA Seeks Candidates for Board

Other Condo/HOA Bills in 2003 Assembly

Telephone Numbers for Legislative Info

SoS Will Give Opinions on Condominium Issues

Fall 2002 Communicator

MHA Workshop Addresses Legal Questions

Attorney General Says Work Sessions Must Be Open

Court Says Truck Ban Unenforceable

Radio Talk-Show Host Tells of Condo/HOA Problems

Spring 2002 Communicator

        State Assembly Rejects all Proposals on Condos/HOA's

        Access Condo & HOA Laws via Internet

        Homeowners' Revolt Reported by ABC's 20/20

MHA Reports on Privatopia

How to Contact the Attorney General's Office

Fall 2001 Communicator

MHA Annual Meeting Star-Studded & Informative

MHA Board 2001-2003 with Guest Speakers

League of Women Voters; Elections Help

News of Note

"Open Mike" Meeting with Wash. Post's Steve Twomey

Fall 2000 Communicator

What You Should Know To Be a Good Leader

MHA Asks Assembly to Ensure Enforcement of Condo/HOA Laws

Better Notices and Agenda of Meetings are Needed

MHA Asks Petitions for Fair Elections

Assembly Members Asked to Sponsor Legislation

Spring 2000 Communicator

Homeowner Fights Arbitrary Board

Benny Kass Urges Better Governance

Insurance Deductibility Bill Opposed

Lawsuit Affirms Open Records Law
Montgomery County Answers Questions about Condos and HOAs

Lien & Access Bills Fail; Proxy & Ballot Proposals Rejected

Elliot Richardson, Rights Supporter, Honored

MHA Proposal for Better Enforcement of Laws

Petition for Elections run by Outside Body, Better Notices and Agendas

MHA Leadership Workshop, Rockville

Fall 1999 Communicator

Ralph Nader Deplores Corporate Domination of American Life at MHA Meeting

Columnist Benny Kass to Speak on "Who Runs the Show?"

Associations in Distress

Pelingiero Named President of MHA; New Board Elected

Recording Board Meeting by Homeowners

Honors Go To Pat Wigginton and MHA

Homeowner Prevails

Spring 1999 Communicator

President's Message

Legislative Status

Who Runs Your Association?

Kass Endorsement

Insurance

Condos in Maryland

Community Budgets & Reserve Disclosures

Condos Like Towns

Summer 1998 Communicator

Basic Rights Receive Widespread Support

MHA Wins Basic Rights For Homeowners

Rights Law Passed

No Impact Home Based Businesses

Expanded Rights of Speech

Homeowners Rights at Meetings

Priority For Condo Liens

Disney

We Share the Air

Fall 1998 Communicator

Prince Georges Owners Protest Maintenance by Developer

Settlement Won By Prince Georges Condo

McKenzie Recommends Reinventing Communities

Professor McKenzie's Recommendations for Improved Associations

Over 80,000 Condo Units in Maryland

How Boards Should Implement Owner Rights

Kickback Investigations in N.Y. Condos

Montgomery County Responds to MHA Concerns about Painting

Luxury Homes For Sale on Cruise Liner

Developers Prevent Early Homeowners Input into Condo Or HOA Operations

Why Condo and HOA Documents and Rules are So Restrictive and Hard to Change

Condo President Lists Many Tasks

Winter 1997/1998 Communicator

Associations Need Freedom of Speech says Elliot Richardson

Senator Roesser Introduces SB 18 to Secure Free Speech Rights

Homeowners Requested to "Roar"

Richardson Describes SB 18 as Logical Extension of Basic Rights

MHA Officers and Board Elected

MHA President's Message

Let Children Be Children

Impact of U.S. Volunteer Protection Act on Condos and HOAs

Fall 1997 Communicator

Legal Seminars Set for Prince George's Libraries

Owners Constitutional Rights Would Be Ensured By MHA Bills Proposed

Transition Issues and Problems

MHA Fights for Homeowners' Constitutional Rights

What to Watch for in Transition from Developer Control

Reserve Survey Planned by Montgomery Commission

Avoiding Repair and Remodeling Pitfalls

Priority for Association Liens Proposed

Trouble on the Home Front

Summer 1996 Communicator

Attorney Workshop Well Received by Baltimore County Audience

Dispute Mediation Stressed

FCC Rule Allows Many Satellite Antennas

Commission Decision Defines Open Meetings

Assembly Passes Only Minor Legislation

Attorneys Should Represent Entire Association Not Just the Board

Montgomery Reserve Legislation Shelved

Perlingiero Named to Commission

Highlights of Maryland Law on Condos and HOAs

Condo Owners Protest Arbitrary Action

Workshop on Avoiding Repair Pitfalls

Fall 1995 Communicator

MHA's Book review of PRIVITOPIA by Evan McKEnzie

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