Maryland 2024 Regular Session

Maryland House Bill HB1517

Introduced
2/26/24  
Refer
2/26/24  

Caption

Common Ownership Communities - Annual Registration With Department of Housing and Community Development - Requirements

Impact

If enacted, HB1517 will significantly impact local governance by requiring all common ownership communities—such as condominiums, cooperative housing corporations, and homeowners associations—to maintain updated records with the state. The bill also introduces an annual registration fee of up to $25 but exempts updates regarding changes in management from this fee. By centralizing data related to such communities, the bill aims to improve accountability and facilitate better service provision by the Department of Housing and Community Development.

Summary

House Bill 1517 mandates that all common ownership communities in the state must register annually with the Department of Housing and Community Development. The registration must include specific information about the community, its governing body, and the community's management, if applicable. This bill aims to create a comprehensive registry of common ownership communities to enhance oversight and ensure compliance with established regulations. The legislation is slated to become effective on October 1, 2024, giving communities time to prepare for the new requirements.

Contention

While the bill presents potential benefits in terms of regulation and oversight, it could also generate contention among community members and governing bodies. Some may view the registration requirement as an imposition on local autonomy, potentially leading to debates around administrative burdens and the impact of fees on community management. The bill's enforcement provisions, which include fines for non-compliance, might also raise concerns amongst community associations about the increased state scrutiny in their operational affairs.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MD HB29

Residential Owners in Common Ownership Communities Bill of Rights

MD HB423

Task Force on Common Ownership Communities

MD SB894

Task Force on Common Ownership Communities

MD HB844

Housing and Community Development - Common Ownership Community Website

MD HB836

Residents of Common Ownership Communities - Discharge of Liabilities in Bankruptcy Proceedings

MD HB80

Real Property - Regulation of Common Ownership Community Managers

MD SB746

Mobile and Manufactured Homes - Relocation Plans and Sales of Communities (Manufactured Housing Modernization Act of 2023)

MD HB23

Mobile and Manufactured Homes - Relocation Plans and Sales of Communities (Manufactured Housing Modernization Act of 2023)

MD HB706

Community Development - Sustainable Communities - Business Facade Improvement Program

MD HB79

Housing and Community Development - Whole-Home Repairs Act of 2023

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