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MD HB1457
MD HB1457Common Ownership Communities - Ombudsman Unit, Governing Document Database, and Local Commissions
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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing the Common Ownership Community Ombudsman Unit in the Division of Consumer Protection in the Office of the Attorney General to receive and respond to certain complaints; requiring common ownership communities to file certain documents with the Department of Housing and Community Development; requiring the Department to establish a database of governing documents accessible to the public; and establishing requirements for a local common ownership commission established by the local government of a county.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Common Ownership Community Ombudsman Unit in the Office of the Attorney General to receive and respond to complaints from members of common ownership communities, such as condominiums, cooperative housing corporations, and homeowners associations. The bill also requires common ownership communities to file their governing documents with the Department of Housing and Community Development, which will create a public database of these documents. Additionally, the bill sets requirements for local commissions on common ownership communities that counties may choose to establish, including dispute resolution processes for members. The bill aims to provide more oversight and assistance to common ownership communities and their members.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations (on 02/12/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1457?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1457f.pdf |
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