Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland
Power of Homeowner's Association
A small homeowner's association has a declaration and bylaws which is filed in the public records of the county. In the declaration it states that no "above-ground" pools will be permitted. A new homeowner puts an above-ground pool in his yard. What steps must the association take to make the homeowner remove the pool?
Asked on 5/19/00, 11:05 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Sloane Franklin
The Law Offices of Sloane R. Franklin, LLC
Re: Power of Homeowner's Association
The best advice is to seek an attorney, showing him a copy
of the declarations and bylaws.
Answered on 7/05/00, 8:49 am
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Re: Power of Homeowner's Association
The Association must bring a court action seeking enforcement of the by-laws. The Court will order the pool-owner to remove the pool and quite possibly to pay damages and attorney's fees to the Association.
Answered on 7/05/00, 4:52 pm
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