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Section 14-1801 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “Consumer” has the same meaning as that term has in Title 13 of this article.     (c)    “Dealer” means a person who engages in the business of selling or leasing household goods to consumers residing in Maryland.     (d)    “Estimated delivery date” means the date established under § 14-1802 […]

Section 14-1802 – Information Provided Consumer by Dealer

    (a)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, when a consumer orders a household good, the dealer shall provide to the consumer:         (1)    An estimated delivery date written clearly and conspicuously on any document evidencing the agreement of sale or lease for the household good; and         (2)    A statement that is part of or accompanies the document evidencing […]

Section 14-1803 – Noncompliance by Dealer

    (a)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, if the dealer fails to provide the consumer with any estimated date required by this subtitle or fails to deliver the household good to the consumer within 2 weeks of the latest estimated delivery date properly established under this subtitle, the consumer may:         (1)    Cancel the contract and receive […]

Section 14-1804 – Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices

    It shall be an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Title 13 of this article if a dealer:         (1)    Fails to comply with the requirements of § 14–1802 of this subtitle; or         (2)    Denies a consumer the remedies provided by § 14–1803 of this subtitle.

Section 14-1805 – Attorney’s Fees

    (a)    In any action brought to enforce this subtitle, a court may award reasonable attorney’s fees to a prevailing plaintiff, other than the Attorney General.     (b)    If it appears to the satisfaction of the court that an action is brought in bad faith or is of a frivolous nature, the court may order the offending plaintiff to […]