Common Ownership Communities - Common Areas - Approval of Alterations
Sponsor: Kim Ross (District 8)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Real PropertyStatus: Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting the governing body of a cooperative housing corporation, condominium, or homeowners association from making certain alterations to a common area without the approval of a majority of certain members, unit owners, or lot owners.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Pohlhaus, Jeannie | Cross Keys | Position only |
| FAV | Tabrizi, Maryam | Maryland Resident | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hyatt, Jeanne | NA | Position only |
| FAV | Blue, Ph.D., Ronald | Patapsco Glen Homeowners Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Allen, Thomas | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Ross, Delegate Rosslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Lieberman, Jim | Leisure World | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Throop, Ellen | MD-LAC Community Associations Institute | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Conroy, Mike | Montgomery Village Foundation | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association