(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Carrier’s lien” means a lien established under § 7-307 of this article. (c) “Consumer” has the meaning stated in § 13-101 of this article. (d) “Household goods” means goods used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. (e) “Household goods mover” means a person who provides household goods […]
A household goods mover may not enforce or threaten to enforce a carrier’s lien against, or refuse to deliver, a consumer’s household goods when providing household goods moving services for an intrastate move.
(a) In this section, “excess charges” means an amount, in excess of the estimate provided to a consumer, charged by a household goods mover for additional services that: (1) Are provided before or during an intrastate move; and (2) Are necessary because of circumstances that: (i) Are beyond the control of the household goods mover; and (ii) Could not have […]
On completion of household goods moving services for an intrastate move for a consumer, a household goods mover shall provide the consumer with a written receipt that states: (1) The household goods mover’s legal name; and (2) The address and telephone number of: (i) The household goods mover’s resident agent in the State; or (ii) If the household goods […]
(a) A violation of this subtitle is an unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article and is subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of this article. (b) In addition to being subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of this article, […]
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Household Goods Movers Act.
