Washington, DC HOA Rules: Board Procedures (2026)
Key Facts
- Annual meeting notice
- 21 days advance written notice
- Other meeting notice
- 7 days advance written notice
- Executive board quorum
- 50% of board votes present
- Association quorum
- 33 1/3% of votes, min 25%
- Governing law
- D.C. Code § 42-1903.03 et seq.
Summary
In Washington, D.C., condominium association boards must hold at least one open annual meeting, give unit owners 21 days' written notice for regular meetings and 7 days' for others, and keep recorded minutes.
Meetings of the unit owners’ association shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the condominium instruments at least once each year after the formation of the unit owners’ association and shall be open to all unit owners of record in good standing. The bylaws shall specify an officer who shall, at least 21 days in advance of any annual or regularly scheduled meeting, and at least 7 days in advance of any other meeting, send to each unit owner notice of time, place, and purposes of the meeting.
Full Breakdown
D.C. Code Section 42-1903.03 requires the unit owners' association to meet at least once a year, with meetings open to all unit owners of record in good standing. The bylaws must name an officer who sends written notice of the time, place and purpose of each meeting: at least 21 days ahead for an annual or regularly scheduled meeting, 7 days ahead for any other meeting. Minutes must be recorded and made available for owners in good standing to inspect. The executive board may close part of a meeting to executive session only by an open vote citing a listed reason, such as personnel matters, pending litigation, or contract negotiations.
Violations & Fines
Owners can sue to enforce open-meeting and notice rights under the Condominium Act; courts may void board actions taken without required notice or improperly closed sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much notice must a D.C. condo board give before a meeting?
Can a D.C. condo board close a meeting to owners?
Sources & Official References
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