Task Force on Common Ownership Communities

SB 71 establishes a 19-member Task Force on Common Ownership Communities to study issues affecting condo, co-op, and HOA communities in Maryland. The Task Force will examine education needs for community boards and homeowners, the feasibility of statewide dispute resolution services, potential licensing for community managers, and best practices for elections and governance. It must submit findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by December 31, 2026. The bill does not implement new laws but creates a temporary study group that expires June 30, 2027. This directly affects community boards, homeowners, and managers within Maryland's common ownership communities.