Task Force on Common Ownership Communities

HB 294 establishes a 17-member Task Force on Common Ownership Communities to study issues affecting condos, co-ops, and homeowner associations (HOAs) in Maryland. The Task Force will examine education needs for board members and residents, the feasibility of statewide dispute resolution services, potential licensing for community managers, and best practices for governance and elections. It must submit findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by December 31, 2026, before the bill expires on June 30, 2027. This bill directly affects common ownership community boards, residents, and managers by initiating a formal review of their operational challenges.