Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Reserve Studies - Exemptions
Sponsor: William J. Wivell (District 2A)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Real PropertyStatus: Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Exempting condominiums in which the council of unit owners votes to fund repairs to the common elements through a special assessment by an affirmative vote of 80% of certain unit owners and certain homeowners associations from provisions of law pertaining to reserve studies.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Wivell, Delegate Wivelllegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Straughn, Karen | Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | May, Lisalobbyist | Maryland REALTORS | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Nipps, Doris | Cedar Hills Homes Association, Inc | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association