Beware of dog liability lawsIn other words, if your dog had not bitten anyone in the past, it would be difficult to prove liability. In Maryland, however, the one-bite rule was rejected for pit bulls. The Maryland Court of Appeals in April ruled that pit bulls are inherently dangerous, and a dog owner – and a landlord who allowed the dog to reside in a rented dwelling – could be held strictly liable.
Columbia Association bill raises suspicionA bill to change how the Columbia Association is defined in state law is portrayed by the organization’s lawyer as a necessary housekeeping measure, but the legislation seems to have an image problem. The Columbia Association board had it on the agenda for discussion last week, but the occasion served mainly as a reminder of how it went when they did this last fall.
CA board might delay controversial homeowners legislationThe Columbia Association board might delay a request for legislation that would reclassify CA under state law, fearing that the proposal is too controversial to push through so quickly. The legislation would reclassify CA from a homeowners association, governed by the Maryland Homeowners Association Act, to a nonprofit community service corporation.
Ocean Pines Association accepts ruling, will pay back taxesOCEAN PINES — The Ocean Pines Association board of directors will not seek a U.S. Supreme Court verdict on whether its Beach Club parking income is subject to taxes. Board members had been mulling an appeal since May, when the U.S.
Legionella bacteria discovered in water at North OC condo | www.oceancitytoday.net | Ocean City Today(June 29, 2012) Legionella – the bacteria that causes the form of pneumonia known as Legionnaire’s Disease – continues to haunt the resort, as a North Ocean City condo has recently tested positive for the bacteria. Meanwhile, the multiparty suit relating to last fall’s contamination at Plim Plaza was recently moved from Baltimore City to Worcester County’s court in Snow Hill.
Baltimore County appeals board approves waterfront condominiumThe Baltimore County Board of Appeals has approved a plan for a 36-unit waterfront condominium on the southeast side in Bowleys Quarters, reversing a hearing officer's ruling issued last year. The board voted 2-1 to approve the Galloway Creek planned unit development (PUD), first proposed by marina owner Milton A.