Homeowners Associations – Restriction on Long–Term Rentals – Prohibition
Sponsor: Jeff Waldstreicher (District 18)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Real PropertyStatus: Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting the governing documents of a homeowners association from restricting or prohibiting the leasing of property to an individual who is not the lot owner for a period of 6 months or more.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Crutchfield, Adria | Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sidh, Sushantlobbyist | Capitol Strategies | Oral |
| FAV | Butchko, Dominic | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wiens, Tim | Maryland Inclusive Housing | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | May, Lisalobbyist | Maryland REALTORS | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ratnow, Jeffrey | Site Insight | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hill, Matt | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Portnoy, Gregory | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Waldstreicher, Senator Waldstreicherlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Stuart, Crystal | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Zayets, Victor | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Raine, James | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVSidh, SushantCapitol StrategiesRegistered for: AFCO Cargo BWI II LLC; Abner's; Air Global (formerly Al Fakher Distribution); Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC; American Express Travel Related Services, Inc.; Association for Accessible Medicines…