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Section 10-702 – Single Family Residential Real Property Disclosure Requirements

    (a)    In this section, “latent defects” means material defects in real property or an improvement to real property that:         (1)    A purchaser would not reasonably be expected to ascertain or observe by a careful visual inspection of the real property; and         (2)    Would pose a direct threat to the health or safety of:             (i)    The purchaser; or             (ii)    An occupant […]

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 […]

Section 10-705 – Sale of Property Encumbered by Conservation Easement

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.         (2)    “Conservation easement” means an easement, covenant, restriction, or condition on real property, including an amendment to an easement, covenant, restriction, or condition, as provided for in § 2–118 of this article that is:             (i)    Owned by:                 1.    The Maryland Environmental Trust;                 2.    The Maryland Historical Trust;                 3.    The Maryland […]

Section 10-706 – Sale of Residential Real Property in Harford County

    (a)    (1)    This section applies only to the sale of residential real property in Harford County.         (2)    This section does not apply to:             (i)    A sale of property to a purchaser who does not intend to occupy the property; or             (ii)    A sale in an action to foreclose a mortgage, deed of trust, or other lien.     (b)    The vendor of property […]

Section 10-707 – Sale of Residential Real Property in Cecil County

    (a)    (1)    This section applies only to the sale of residential real property in Cecil County.         (2)    This section does not apply to:             (i)    A sale of property to a purchaser who does not intend to occupy the property; or             (ii)    A sale in an action to foreclose a mortgage, deed of trust, or other lien.     (b)    The vendor of property […]

Section 10-708 – Transfer Fees Prohibited

    (a)    In this section, “transfer fee” means a charge payable on the transfer of an interest in real property or payable for the right to accept a transfer of an interest in real property.     (b)    This section does not apply to:         (1)    An instrument conveying a fee simple interest in real property that provides for consideration paid by […]

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 […]

Section 10-711 – Buyer Contract Notices on Zones of Dewatering Influence — Not Grounds for Contract Rescission When Supplied Prior to Sale

    (a)    In this section, “zone of dewatering influence” means the area around a surface mine in karst terrain designated by the Department of the Environment under § 15–813 of the Environment Article.     (b)    This section applies only to the sale of a property located within Baltimore County, Carroll County, Frederick County, and Washington County.     (c)    A contract for […]

Section 10-712 – Notice Requirement for Contract of Sale for Single-Family Residential Real Property in Montgomery County

    (a)    A contract of sale for single–family residential real property in Montgomery County shall include a notice that school boundaries designated for the property may be subject to change.     (b)    A contract subject to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section may not be voided solely because:         (1)    The notice required under subsection (a) of this section […]