SENATE BILL 86

File Code: Real Property Prior Year Introduction As: SB 386/02 - JPR

Sponsored By:

Senator Astle

Entitled:

Maryland Condominium Act - Enforcement Action by Unit Owner - Attorney's Fees

Synopsis:

Authorizing the court to award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing plaintiff in an action brought by a condominium unit owner against specified persons to enforce the provisions of the Maryland Condominium Act or the declaration, bylaws, or rules of a condominium.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

1/22

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

1/23

Hearing 2/5 at 1:00 p.m.

3/4

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ATTORNEYS

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS

CONDOMINIUMS

CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES

COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.

FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Real Property

( 11-113.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered