§ 13-314. Legislative findings and declaration of purpose.  


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  • The County Council for Prince George's County, Maryland, hereby finds that Prince George's County is facing significant issues with respect to the lack of management and oversight as it relates to Common Ownership Communities; that there is a lack of homeowner education with regard to the real estate process, governance, enforcement procedures, and resolution of disputes; that there exists a misunderstanding amongst homeowners of the responsibilities of the developer/builder as it relates to the establishment and direction of an efficiently operated homeowner association/Common Ownership Community; and that in order to effectively respond, the County Council for Prince George's County, Maryland hereby declares that it is the public policy of Prince George's County to establish a program to assist in addressing the needs of Common Ownership Communities by providing education, training and alternative dispute resolution services through the Common Ownership Communities Program.

(CB-15-2007; CB-58-2015)