D.C. Condo Meetings, Records & Non-Condo Governance (D.C. Code §§ 42-1903.03, 42-1903.14)

Under D.C. Code § 42-1903.03, all meetings of the condominium unit owners' association, its committees, and the executive board 'shall be open for observation to all unit owners in good standing.' Notice of time, place, and purpose must be given at least 21 days before annual or regularly scheduled meetings and at least 7 days before other meetings. Section 42-1903.14 requires the association to keep detailed financial records and let owners in good standing examine and copy books, financial records, and membership lists during reasonable business hours within 50 miles of D.C.; owners holding 33 1/3% of votes may demand an audit. Some records (personnel, litigation, executive session minutes) may be withheld. Non-condo HOAs follow their declaration and the D.C. Nonprofit Corporation Act (Title 29).

An association that closes meetings to owners or refuses records access contrary to §§ 42-1903.03 and 42-1903.14 can be challenged by owners; no specific statutory penalty, but owners may sue to compel compliance.