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MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  10-606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 10 - Sales of Property|Subtitle 6 - New Home Warranties|Section 10-606 - Duties of Plan; Revocation or Suspension of Approval

    (a)    A new home warranty security plan shall:        (1)    Provide for the payment of claims against a builder for defects warranted under this subtitle;        (2)    Be operated by a corporation, partnership, or other legal entity authorized to do business in Maryland;        (3)    Demonstrate to the Division that the plan will maintain financial security to cover the total number of claims that the plan reasonably anticipates will be filed against participating builders;        (4)    File with the Division a surety bond or an irrevocable letter of credit from a federally insured financial institution in an amount set by the Division, but not less than $100,000, for the benefit of owners injured by the failure of the new home warranty security plan to pay claims as required under this subtitle;        (5)    Provide within the new home warranty documents the performance standards that describe the builder’s obligations for defects warranted under this subtitle;        (6)    Provide for the mediation of disputes between an owner and a builder before a claim will be paid by the builder’s new home warranty security plan; and        (7)    Meet any other requirements determined by the Division and be approved by the Division.    (b)    (1)    The Division may revoke or suspend approval for a new home warranty security plan if the Division determines that the plan:            (i)    Is unable to meet its obligations under a new home warranty; or            (ii)    Is administered in a manner that denies owners the warranty coverage required under this subtitle.        (2)    Except for new homes that were registered in the new home warranty security plan prior to the revocation or suspension and for which a purchase or construction contract has been executed, during the time period that approval for a new home warranty security plan is revoked or suspended by the Division, the new home warranty security plan may not provide warranty coverage for any new homes built in Maryland.    (c)    (1)    Unless the Division determines that a shorter notice period is needed to protect the interests of the builders and owners, the Division shall give a new home warranty security plan at least 90 days’ notice that the Division’s approval of the plan is being revoked or suspended.        (2)    A new home warranty security plan shall give to its participating builders at least 60 days’ notice of the plan’s revocation or suspension, or such shorter time as specified by the Division if the plan receives less than 90 days’ notice.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  10-607 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 10 - Sales of Property|Subtitle 6 - New Home Warranties|Section 10-607 - Waiver by Owner

    (a)    If in accordance with § 10–604(b)(3) of this subtitle an owner does not wish to require that the new home be covered by a new home warranty, the owner shall make an affirmative waiver of the coverage at the time of the purchase or construction contract.    (b)    Before an owner makes a waiver under this section, the owner must be informed in writing by the builder of the cost, nature, and extent of warranty coverage that would be provided under the builder’s new home warranty security plan if not waived by the owner.    (c)    An owner who has made an affirmative waiver under this section may rescind the waiver and request a new home warranty in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle within 3 working days from the date of the contract by providing the builder with written notice of the owner’s rescission of the waiver.    (d)    The waiver under this section shall be made on a form determined by the Division and shall contain a section in which an owner who has made a waiver may rescind the waiver pursuant to subsection (c) of this section.    (e)    The form shall clearly and concisely explain in 12 point boldface type on a separate piece of paper:        (1)    The cost, nature, and extent of warranty coverage that would be provided under the builder’s new home warranty security plan if not waived by the owner;        (2)    That the failure of the owner to make a waiver requires the builder to provide a new home warranty;        (3)    That a builder may not refuse to build a new home for the owner because the owner refuses to waive warranty coverage;        (4)    That the owner should be aware that builders of new homes in the State of Maryland are required to be registered with the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General;        (5)    Without a new home warranty or other express warranties, the owner may be afforded only certain limited implied warranties as are provided by law; and        (6)    That an owner who has made an affirmative waiver of the warranty coverage still may rescind the waiver and request a new home warranty in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle, within 3 working days from the date of the contract by providing the builder with written notice of the owner’s rescission of the waiver.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  10-608 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 10 - Sales of Property|Subtitle 6 - New Home Warranties|Section 10-608 - Warranties Supplemental; Noncompliance as Unfair Trade Practice

    (a)    Any warranties provided in accordance with the requirements of this subtitle are in addition to all other implied or express warranties provided by law or agreement.    (b)    In addition to any other penalty imposed by law, the failure to comply with the provisions of this subtitle or the knowing misrepresentation that a new home warranty exists is an unfair or deceptive trade practice, as defined in § 13–301 of the Commercial Law Article.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  10-609 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 10 - Sales of Property|Subtitle 6 - New Home Warranties|Section 10-609 - Violation; Penalty

    Any person that knowingly violates the provisions of this subtitle or knowingly misrepresents the existence of a new home warranty shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or imprisonment for not more than 2 years or both in addition to any other penalties provided for in this subtitle.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  10-610 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 10 - Sales of Property|Subtitle 6 - New Home Warranties|Section 10-610 - Applicability

    This subtitle does not apply to new homes built, new home warranties offered, or new home warranty security plans operating in Montgomery County, except that it shall apply:         (1)    To any municipality in Montgomery County that has exempted itself from the application of Chapter 31C, New Home Warranty and Builder Licensing, of the Montgomery County Code; or        (2)    If Chapter 31C, New Home Warranty and Builder Licensing, of the Montgomery County Code is no longer in effect or is amended in such a manner that it becomes less stringent than the requirements of this subtitle.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  10-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 10 - Sales of Property|Subtitle 7 - Contracts of Sale -- Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 10-701 - Notice in Contract of Sale of Property in Prince George's County Creating Subdivision

    In Prince George’s County, a contract of sale of real property creating a subdivision for which a plat of subdivision has not been recorded, shall contain the following notice:    “The subdivision of land to be created by this transaction has not been approved by the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, the Maryland Department of Health, or any other agency of the State or county. The approval of one or more of these agencies may be necessary before any building permit is issued.”
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  10-703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 10 - Sales of Property|Subtitle 7 - Contracts of Sale -- Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 10-703 - Notice Pertaining to Land Use in Contract of Sale of Single Family Residence in Anne Arundel County

    (a)    This section applies only to single family residential real property in Anne Arundel County improved by four or fewer single family units.    (b)    All contracts of sale for residential real property shall contain the following notice:    “The buyer fully understands that in order to become more fully informed of the current and future land–use plans, facility plans, public works plans, school plans, or other plans affecting the property or area, the buyer should consult the appropriate county agency or county Internet Web site for information regarding these plans.”    (c)    All local laws requiring disclosure to home buyers of information substantially similar to subsection (b) of this section prevail over the requirements of this section.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  10-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 10 - Sales of Property|Subtitle 7 - Contracts of Sale -- Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 10-704 - Notice in Contract of Sale of Property Subject to Certain Taxes or Fees in Frederick County

    (a)    In Frederick County, the vendor of a property that is subject to a tax or fee of a special taxing district as authorized in § 21–409 of the Local Government Article or by a community development authority as authorized in § 2–7–125(b) of the Public Local Laws of Frederick County may not enforce a contract for the sale of the property unless within 20 calendar days after entering into the contract, the purchaser of the property is provided the following information in writing:        (1)    In conspicuous, bold, and underscored type, substantially the same as the following clause:    “This sale is subject to a tax or fee of a (special taxing district or community development authority). State law requires that the seller disclose to you at or before the time the contract is entered into, or within 20 calendar days after entering into the contract, certain information concerning the property you are purchasing. The content of the information to be disclosed is set forth in § 10–704 of the Real Property Article of the Maryland Annotated Code and includes the amount of the current annual tax or fee of the (special taxing district or community development authority) for the property, the number of years remaining for the tax or fee of the (special taxing district or community development authority), and a statement of whether any tax or fee of the (special taxing district or community development authority) against the property is delinquent.”;        (2)    The amount of the current annual tax or fee of the special taxing district or community development authority for the property;        (3)    The number of years remaining for the tax or fee of the special taxing district or community development authority on the property; and        (4)    Whether any tax or fee of the special taxing district or community development authority against the property is delinquent.    (b)    The requirements of subsection (a) of this section shall be deemed fulfilled if the information required to be provided to the purchaser is done so in writing, in a clear and concise manner.    (c)    The statement required under subsection (a)(1) of this section may be provided to the purchaser by the inclusion of the statement as a clause in the contract for sale of the property.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  10-709 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 10 - Sales of Property|Subtitle 7 - Contracts of Sale -- Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 10-709 - Notice of Appeal in Contract for Sale of Single Family Residential Real Property

    (a)    A contract of sale for single family residential real property improved by four or fewer single family units shall contain notice of the right to appeal provided under § 14–502(a)(2) of the Tax – Property Article.    (b)    The notice required under subsection (a) of this section shall be in substantially the following form:“If any real property is transferred after January 1 and before the beginning of the next taxable year to a new owner, the new owner may submit a written appeal as to a value or classification on or before 60 days after the date of the transfer.”
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  10-710 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 10 - Sales of Property|Subtitle 7 - Contracts of Sale -- Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 10-710 - Community Amenities

    (a)    In this section, “community amenity” includes:        (1)    A country club;        (2)    A golf course;        (3)    A health club;        (4)    A park;        (5)    A swimming pool;        (6)    A tennis court; and        (7)    A walking trail.    (b)    (1)    In Prince George’s County, a contract of sale for residential real property that includes an agreement by the home builder to provide a community amenity shall include a disclosure statement that:            (i)    Identifies the community amenity provided in the contract of sale; and            (ii)    Specifies when the community amenity will be completed in accordance with a recreational facilities agreement recorded with the Prince George’s County Planning Department.        (2)    The disclosure statement required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be:            (i)    Dated and signed by the purchaser and the home builder; and            (ii)    Included in or attached to the contract of sale.        (3)    A purchaser who does not receive the disclosure statement required under paragraph (1) of this subsection on or before entering into the contract of sale has an unconditional right, on written notice to the home builder, to rescind the contract of sale at any time:            (i)    Before the receipt of the disclosure statement; or            (ii)    Within 5 days after receipt of the disclosure statement.    (c)    Any advertising for the sale of residential real property in a community development in Prince George’s County that will include a community amenity shall include disclosure of the requirements under this section.    (d)    In Prince George’s County, a home builder that does not make the community amenity available as provided in the contract of sale may be liable for breach of contract.    (e)    In Prince George’s County, a home builder shall make a copy of any recreational facilities agreement recorded with the Prince George’s County Planning Department available to prospective purchasers in the sales or management office of the community development.    (f)    In Prince George’s County, a home builder shall display the following information in the sales or management office of the community development in a location visible to prospective purchasers:        (1)    The amenities listed in any recreational facilities agreement recorded with the Prince George’s County Planning Department;        (2)    A detailed site plan and the building permit number of each amenity listed in the recreational facilities agreement; and        (3)    The expected completion dates of each amenity as stated in the recreational facilities agreement.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  10-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 10 - Sales of Property|Subtitle 8 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 10-801 - Minimum Visitability Features

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Home builder” means a person that undertakes to erect or otherwise construct a new home.        (3)    “Minimum visitability features” means:            (i)    A ground level entrance:                1.    That has a width of 36 or more inches;                2.    That is accessible from the outside of the new home or an attached garage; and                3.    In which the threshold of the entrance is no more than 1.5 inches higher than the interior floor and the exterior landing; and            (ii)    A circulation route from the ground level entrance to an unattached garage, parking space, or public right–of–way that is free of any curbs, steps, landings, obstacles, or other vertical changes in level that are more than 1.5 inches.        (4)    (i)    “New home” means a newly constructed single–family dwelling unit.            (ii)    “New home” does not include:                1.    A custom home as defined in § 10–501 of this title; or                2.    A mobile home as defined in § 8A–101 of this article.    (b)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    A new home that is located above another new home;        (2)    An attached new home;        (3)    A new home:            (i)    That does not have a garage; and            (ii)    In which the slope between the finished ground level at all unit entrances to the nearest point along a property line that borders a public right–of–way is greater than 10%; or        (4)    A new home in which compliance with the design flood elevation restrictions will cause:            (i)    The finished floor to be more than 30 inches above the finished ground level at all unit entrances; or            (ii)    The slope between the finished floor at all unit entrances to the nearest point along a property line that borders a public right–of–way to be greater than 10%.    (c)    This section applies only to a home builder that constructs 11 or more new homes in a subdivision that contains 11 or more new homes.    (d)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, at the time of offering new homes in a subdivision for sale, a home builder shall offer minimum visitability features as an option for purchase.        (2)    The offer of minimum visitability features shall be accompanied by:            (i)    A point of sale document that describes the minimum visitability features; and            (ii)    A generic drawing or photograph that shows the minimum visitability features and the lots and new home types that are conducive to the minimum visitability features that could be constructed.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  10-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 10 - Sales of Property|Subtitle 8 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 10-802 - Trust Money in Escrow for Residential Real Estate Transaction

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Beneficial owner” means a person other than the owner of the trust money for whose benefit an escrow agent is entrusted to hold trust money.        (3)    “Escrow agent” means a person engaged in the business of receiving escrows for deposit or delivery.        (4)    “Trust money” means a deposit, an additional deposit, or a down payment made by a purchaser that the purchaser entrusts to an escrow agent to hold for:            (i)    The benefit of the owner or beneficial owner of the trust money; and            (ii)    A purpose that relates to the purchase or sale of residential real estate in the State.    (b)    (1)    This section applies only to:            (i)    Real property improved by four or fewer single–family dwelling units that are designed principally and are intended for human habitation; and            (ii)    Unimproved real property zoned for residential use by the local zoning authority of the county or municipality in which the real property is located.        (2)    This section does not apply to:            (i)    Banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, savings banks, or credit unions;            (ii)    A homebuilder registered under Title 4.5 of the Business Regulation Article who is engaged in the initial sale of residential real estate; or            (iii)    A real estate salesperson, associate real estate broker, or real estate broker licensed under Title 17 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.    (c)    (1)    When an escrow agent agrees to hold trust money in escrow for a residential real estate transaction, the escrow agent shall enter into a written agreement with the purchaser and seller of the residential real estate.        (2)    The written agreement under this subsection must contain the following information:            (i)    The amount of the trust money entrusted to the escrow agent;            (ii)    The date the trust money was entrusted to the escrow agent;            (iii)    The responsibility of the escrow agent to notify the purchaser and seller of trust money returned due to dishonored funds;            (iv)    The conditions under which the escrow agent may release the trust money; and            (v)    The process to address disputes over the release of the trust money.    (d)    Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit an escrow agent from transferring trust money to another escrow agent if the purchaser of the residential real estate for which the trust money is held chooses the escrow agent to whom the trust money is transferred.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  12-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 12 - Eminent Domain|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 12-101 - Application of Title

    (a)    All proceedings for the acquisition of private property for public use by condemnation are governed by the provisions of this title and of Title 12, Chapter 200 of the Maryland Rules.    (b)    Nothing in this title prevents this State or any of its instrumentalities or political subdivisions, acting under statute or ordinance passed pursuant to Article III of the Maryland Constitution, from taking private property for public use immediately on making the required payment and giving any required security.    (c)    This title does not prevent the State Roads Commission from using the procedures set forth in Title 8, Subtitle 3 of the Transportation Article, or prevent Baltimore City from using the procedure set forth in the Charter of Baltimore City and §§ 21–12 through 21–22, inclusive, of the Public Local Laws of Baltimore City.    (d)    Notwithstanding any other law, from June 1, 2014, to May 30, 2016, both inclusive, the State or any of its instrumentalities or political subdivisions may not acquire a mortgage or deed of trust by condemnation.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  12-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 12 - Eminent Domain|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 12-102 - When Property Deemed to Be Taken

    In this title, property is deemed to be taken:         (1)    If the plaintiff lawfully is authorized to take the property before trial pursuant to Article III of the Constitution of the State, or any amendment to it, and the required payment has been made to the defendant or into court, any required security has been given, and the plaintiff has taken possession of the property and actually and lawfully appropriated it to the public purposes of the plaintiff.        (2)    In every other case, if the plaintiff pays the judgment and costs pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 200 of the Maryland Rules.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  12-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 12 - Eminent Domain|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 12-103 - Time Value Determined

    Unless an applicable statute specifies a different time as of which the value is to be determined, the value of the property sought to be condemned and of any adjacent property of the defendant claimed to be affected by the taking shall be determined as of the date of the taking, if taking has occurred, or as of the date of trial, if taking has not occurred.