JoelM1 (Pennsylvania)
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It is about time.
http://mlis.state.md.us/2010rs/billfile/SB0224.htm
http://mlis.state.md.us/2010rs/billfile/SB0224.htm
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Clothesline Bill Passess in Maryland
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JoelM1 (Pennsylvania)
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Posted:
Uggg... "Passes" - I was a little to excited.
JoelM1 (Pennsylvania)
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Posted By JoelM1 on 05/11/2010 12:58 PM
Uggg... "Passes" - I was a little to excited.
Uggg... "Passes" - I was a little to excited.
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MaryA1 (Arizona)
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Posted:
In reading the bill, I find it is very poorly written. IMO, this statement alone will cause many problems especially in condo assns: "may not prohibit a 12 homeowner or tenant from installing or using clotheslines on certain residential 13 property;". What is "certain residental property"? In a condo assn does that mean only on property owned by the prop owner; on limited common areas, on common areas?
But, it is a step in the right direction and as many people say, "let's just get the bill passed, we can amend it later".
But, it is a step in the right direction and as many people say, "let's just get the bill passed, we can amend it later".
JoelM1 (Pennsylvania)
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Posted By MaryA1 on 05/12/2010 8:07 AM
In reading the bill, I find it is very poorly written. IMO, this statement alone will cause many problems especially in condo assns: "may not prohibit a 12 homeowner or tenant from installing or using clotheslines on certain residential 13 property;". What is "certain residental property"? In a condo assn does that mean only on property owned by the prop owner; on limited common areas, on common areas?
But, it is a step in the right direction and as many people say, "let's just get the bill passed, we can amend it later".
In reading the bill, I find it is very poorly written. IMO, this statement alone will cause many problems especially in condo assns: "may not prohibit a 12 homeowner or tenant from installing or using clotheslines on certain residential 13 property;". What is "certain residental property"? In a condo assn does that mean only on property owned by the prop owner; on limited common areas, on common areas?
But, it is a step in the right direction and as many people say, "let's just get the bill passed, we can amend it later".
I think that it says "certain" becuase there is an exception which are specified later in the text:
"THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A RESTRICTION CONCERNING THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF CLOTHESLINES ON HISTORIC PROPERTY THAT IS LISTED IN, OR DETERMINED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR INCLUSION IN, THE MARYLAND REGISTER OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES."
I think it is pretty clear that all other single family dwellings (which is also defined in the text)are not to have clothesline restrictions.
MaryA1 (Arizona)
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Joel,
So, are you saying that the HOA cannot even restrict clotheslines on common areas? I would find that very unusual. Usually these type laws only pertain to a member's private property.
So, are you saying that the HOA cannot even restrict clotheslines on common areas? I would find that very unusual. Usually these type laws only pertain to a member's private property.
JoelM1 (Pennsylvania)
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Posted By MaryA1 on 05/12/2010 3:30 PM
Joel,
So, are you saying that the HOA cannot even restrict clotheslines on common areas? I would find that very unusual. Usually these type laws only pertain to a member's private property.
Joel,
So, are you saying that the HOA cannot even restrict clotheslines on common areas? I would find that very unusual. Usually these type laws only pertain to a member's private property.
The bill certainly limits the use of a clothelines to private property - not common area.
The bill allows the HOA to impose "reasonable" restrictions, so long as those restrictions are discussed at a full member meeting with advance notice.
MaryA1 (Arizona)
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Joel,
You said, "The bill certainly limits the use of a clothelines to private property - not common area."
Thx for the clarification. I must have missed reading that in the bill. I did read the part about the HOA's authority to impose "reasonable" restrictions. Legislatures seem to really like the use of the word "reasonable" although the meaning is up for grabs!
You said, "The bill certainly limits the use of a clothelines to private property - not common area."
Thx for the clarification. I must have missed reading that in the bill. I did read the part about the HOA's authority to impose "reasonable" restrictions. Legislatures seem to really like the use of the word "reasonable" although the meaning is up for grabs!
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