Common Ownership Communities Program rules

The OCR Common Ownership Division chief voiced support for transparency but warned some provisions may conflict with state law and raise costs for smaller associations; also announced the commission is in phase three of implementation with a pilot in April.

The commission's vice chair, a 30-year association manager, urged reconsidering mandatory board training (suggesting tax incentives instead), and warned the 48-hour document release deadline is unworkable for associations with off-site storage.

The commission secretary's written statement warned of preemption risk, conflicts with Maryland Real Property law, unfunded mandates raising assessments, and urged summary disclosure of contracts and safe-harbor protections for boards.