Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland

My HOA is requiring me and my neighbor to remove the trees in our front lawn. They are requiring us to pay the costs, and they are requiring that they approve the contractor. These trees have been in place since the townhouses were built in the 70s, and their type is not listed as restricted in our HOA manual. However, there is some root damage to parking spaces in front of our homes (HOA property). The root damage has been there for years, and was there when we moved in a year and a half ago. When we purchased the home, they certified the property as HOA compliant. It is also unclear whose tree has caused the damage. They also claim we may have to pay to repair the parking spaces. Do we have any recourse?


Asked on 12/09/11, 7:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

For all the reasons you cited, I would contest this. You didn't plant the trees and shouldn't be responsible for this. They will probably proceed with hiring a contractor to do this and then try to bill you for the cost. They'll try to put a lien on your property, and you may have to take court action to prevent this.

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Answered on 12/12/11, 9:03 am


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