What is the Difference between Maryland and Washington DC Condo Transition Committees?
Washington DC and Maryland condominium transition committees operate on the same rationale and principles. However, our guidelines for transition committees differ because of the different laws which apply to Washington DC and Maryland condominium associations, including applicable construction defect warranty time periods and rules governing the transition of a condominium associations from developer to unit owner control. Click the links below for a comparison and detailed articles on condominium transition committees in Washington DC and Maryland:
Washington DC Condominium Transition Committees
Maryland Condominium Transition Committees
A Condominium transition committee is a group of unit owners appointed by the developer to oversee the transition of a condominium association from developer control to unit owner control. The committee is responsible for investigating construction of the condominium, resolving construction defect warranty claims with the developer, addressing financial issues involving the use of association funds, and/or and otherwise preparing the condominium association for unit owner control.
Condominium transition committees may be necessary to protect the interests of condominium association and it’s unit owner members during the transition from developer control to unit owner control. During this period, the developer has a conflict of interest because it is both the owner and seller of the condominium as well as the entity that overseas the management of the condominium association. This conflict of interest can lead to the developer making decisions that are not in the best interests of unit owners.
To avoid such conflicts, developers may establish a “transition committee” consisting of non-developer unit owners who can act independently of the developer-controlled board to protect the interests of the condominium association.
It is important that transition committee members have no developer affiliation or financial interest in the condominium development or any company involved in its design, construction, marketing, management, and/or sale. They should be allowed to act independently of the developer-controlled board to avoid any conflicts of interest.
At Cowie Law Group, our experienced attorneys have extensive knowledge of Maryland and Washington DC condominium law, and we are well-versed in the unique challenges that can arise during the transition process. We can provide guidance on the legal requirements for operating transition committees, and help ensure that the interests of the condominium association protected. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with our experienced condominium attorneys.
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