Homeowners Association
Your resource for community information, governing documents, and homeowner rights in North East, Maryland.
Pay assessments, submit requests, view your account, and access community updates through Tidewater Property Management.
Go to Portal →Access the Declaration of Covenants, By-Laws, and Rules & Regulations that govern our community.
View Documents →Maryland law protects homeowners. Learn about landscaping, fines, elections, and more.
Learn More →Answers to questions about parking, snow removal, landscaping, and architectural approvals.
View FAQ →Reach out to the Board of Directors with questions, concerns, or requests.
Contact Us →These documents establish the rules, rights, and responsibilities of all homeowners and the Board.
The primary governing document establishing use restrictions, easements, and homeowner obligations.
Governs the HOA corporation, Board elections, meetings, quorum requirements, and officer duties.
Board-adopted rules covering parking, landscaping, architectural standards, and enforcement.
Available in print at Charlestown Town Hall, 105 Water Street, Charlestown, MD 21914.
Maryland law provides significant homeowner protections that override HOA covenants in certain areas.
Your HOA cannot prohibit native plant gardens, rain gardens, pollinator gardens, or xeriscaping — as long as you maintain them.
Your HOA cannot prohibit clotheslines or drying lines on your property regardless of HOA covenants.
Before any fine, the HOA must: send written demand, give time to comply, send hearing notice (min 10 days), hold a hearing if requested — then fine.
Your HOA cannot prohibit solar collectors or EV charging in your deeded parking space. Reasonable aesthetic standards may apply.
Board elections must be conducted by an independent party. Financial statements must be available to homeowners at no charge.
Your HOA cannot restrict political signs more than 45 days before an election.
The Cool Springs at Charlestown HOA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by homeowners.
Board member names will be published upon Board approval.
Board meetings are open to all homeowners. Meeting dates and agendas will be posted here as scheduled. Homeowners wishing to address the Board should contact us in advance to be placed on the agenda.
Have a question, concern, or request? Reach out to the Board of Directors.
The Board is composed of volunteers and will respond as promptly as possible. For urgent safety matters contact the Town of Charlestown or Cecil County emergency services directly.
Meeting Requests: Contact us at least 5 business days in advance to be placed on the agenda.
Helpful links for Cool Springs residents — local government, schools, and state resources.