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Maryland Condominum and Homeowner Association Mediation and Arbitration Services

July 14, 2011

I am pleased to report that my services as a mediator and arbitrator may now be arranged through Virtual Courthouse.  You can visit the site at www.virualcourthouse.com.   I have many years of experience in alternative dispute resolution proceedings in matters  relating to condominiums, homeowner associations, multi-family housing projects, and individual homes.  These have included cases involving contruction defects, building [...]

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Legislature Limits Condominium Purchaser’s Rescission Rights For Amended Condominium Documents

April 27, 2011

The recent session of the Maryland General Assembly passed House Bill 887, which limits the right of recission belonging to purchasers of a new condominium units.   The measure, which takes effect October 1, 2011, amends Section 11-126(e) of the Maryland Condominium Act.  That statute gives new condominium purchasers the right to rescind their contracts after receiving certain condominium documents, or [...]

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The Council’s Master Insurance Policy Must Insure Both the Common Elements and the Units

August 7, 2009

            The law governing condominium insurance requirements, which changed in 2008 as a result of a court decision, has changed again as result of amendments to the Maryland Condominium Act effective June 1, 2009.  During the last legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly took action on the issue in direct response to a 2008 Court [...]

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