Maryland Reserve Studies – What to Know; What to Do
This article originally appeared in the July 2023 edition of Quorum. Buildings, like people, age over time. In fact, some condominiums have reached the remarkable milestone of turning 60. As the …
Cannabis Bliss: Are Your Community’s Enforcement Options About to go up in Smoke?
Medical marijuana has been on the scene for a while, but Marylanders recently voted to legalize recreational cannabis. Starting July 1, 2023, adults 21 and older may legally possess up …
2023 Legislative Update For Maryland Community Associations
The Maryland General Assembly’s 2023 legislative session was the first under new Governor Wes Moore and resulted in several new laws that will affect community associations. There were also bills …
Love it or Hate it, Your Community’s Governing Documents Reign Supreme
The host of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver recently made waves by criticizing common ownership community standards and enforcement actions. What John Oliver failed to mention is that associations …
The Evolution of Pet “PAWLICIES”: Out With the Old In With the New!
This article originally appeared in the May 2023 edition of Quorum. It seems that the number of pets has multiplied over the pandemic, with people getting all kinds of animals to …
The Personal Benefits of Volunteering: What YOU can gain from helping others!
This article originally appeared in the April 2023 edition of Quorum. You may have heard the famous quote that “as you grow older you will discover that you have two …
When One Person’s Trash is not Another Person’s Treasure: A Guide to Removing Discarded or Improperly Stored Items
This article originally appeared in the January 2023 edition of Quorum. Renowned tidying expert Marie Kondo famously said that if something does not spark joy, dispose of it. What she …
Lerch Early is one of MSBA’s 100% Law Firms
Lerch, Early & Brewer is proud to be recognized as one of the Maryland State Bar Association’s (MSBA) 100% Law Firms. The designation means that 100% of the lawyers at …
Ballots, Proxies, and E-Voting, Oh My!
This article originally appeared in the November 2022 edition of Quorum. The last thing any board member, manager, or association attorney wants to do is let their community know that …
That’s my parking spot! – When associations should step in to resolve a dispute
This article originally appeared in the September 2022 edition of Quorum. Neighbor-to-neighbor disputes are common (think: a neighbor blowing leaves on your yard or parking in your favorite spot) and …
2022 Maryland Community Association Legislative Update
The 2022 Maryland General Assembly was an active session for the community association industry. Three bills of particular significance to Maryland’s more than 6,800 common interest communities will become law. …
Lerch Early Participates in Montgomery County Bar Association DEI Certification Program
COO Dave Anderson, Real Estate Principal and Diversity Committee Co-chair Sharon Craig, and Managing Partner Steve Robins recently participated in the Directed Dialogues Series DEI Certification Program hosted by the …
