The information provided here is designed to assist new and current residents in the Oakland Mills community, and focuses on what buyers and sellers should know and do when a property is sold, mainly consisting of the Oakland Mills and Columbia Association resale documents, and the Letter of Compliance request and follow up.

When property is purchased in the state of Maryland, it is required that sellers provide buyers with any and all information regarding the property, including the fact that Columbia, and the village of Oakland Mills, are covenant protected communities. This information is most fully disclosed when the Oakland Mills and Columbia Association resale documents are purchased by the seller, and passed on to the buyer for their review.

The information contained within these resale documents is provided by the Oakland Mills Community Association and the Columbia Association and may not be reproduced or photocopied for purposes of sale. This information also becomes part of the deed of each property owner, and all are required to have and to hold these documents, and to abide by them, affording each resident all the rights and responsibilities of owning property in Columbia, MD. These documents are available at a combined cost of $20.00.

If you are selling property in Columbia, in addition to purchasing and providing these documents for settlement, please request a Letter of Compliance. This letter provides written documentation from the Village of Oakland Mills that your property is free of covenant violations. If violations exist, a letter will be sent stating what needs to be done to bring the property into compliance. A request form is available at our office or on this website.

If you are purchasing property in Columbia, we suggest that you ask the seller to provide you with a letter of compliance. Uncorrected violations become the responsibility of the buyer when they purchase the property.

A copy of the Oakland Mills Architectural Guidelines is provided to sellers at no additional cost as part of the resale packet. The guidelines help residents to better understand the covenants by providing information on seeking architectural approval for changes to their properties. Additional free copies of the guidelines are always available at the community association office, or can be viewed and printed from this site.

If you have questions about the information given here, the covenants, guidelines, or the Oakland Mills Community Association, please call us at 410-730-4610.