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Md. Code, Real Property § 10-702(c)(1)

Subject to § 10-702(b) scope and exemptions, a Maryland vendor of qualifying one-to-four-unit single-family residential property must deliver either the Commission disclosure statement or the Commission disclaimer statement.

Md. Code, Real Property § 10-702(d)(1)

Even when using Maryland’s disclaimer, the vendor must disclose actually known latent defects that a careful visual inspection would not reasonably reveal and that directly threaten purchaser or occupant health or safety.

Md. Code, Real Property § 10-702(f)(1)

Except for the statute’s land-installment and option timing rules, the Maryland vendor must deliver the completed disclosure or disclaimer on or before the vendor and purchaser enter the sale contract.

Md. Code, Real Property § 10-702(h)(1)

A Maryland purchaser who did not receive the statement by contract formation may give written notice and rescind before receipt or within five days after receipt, with immediate return of contract deposits.

Baltimore City Code art. 2, § 14-7(a)

Applies in Baltimore city

On or before contracting to sell any Baltimore real property, the seller must make the City-required written historic-status disclosure to the buyer.

Baltimore City Code art. 2, § 14-7(c)

Applies in Baltimore city

A violation of Baltimore § 14-7 is a misdemeanor punishable on conviction by a fine of up to $500 for each offense.

Baltimore City Code art. 6, § 9-7

Applies in Baltimore city

On CHAP’s application, a Baltimore court may restrain or enjoin an alteration that violates Article 6.

42 U.S.C. § 4851b(27)

Federal lead-disclosure law generally defines target housing as housing constructed before 1978, subject to the statutory elderly, disability, zero-bedroom, child-occupancy, and jurisdiction-specific exceptions.

42 U.S.C. § 4852d(a)(1)(B)

Before a purchaser or lessee is contractually obligated for target housing, the seller or lessor must disclose known lead-based paint or hazards and provide available lead-hazard evaluation reports.

42 U.S.C. § 4852d(a)(1)(C)

For a target-housing sale, the seller must permit the purchaser a 10-day lead risk-assessment or inspection period unless the parties mutually agree to a different period.

Baltimore City Code art. 2, § 14-7(a)(1)

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The pre-contract disclosure must address whether the property is in a Historical and Architectural Preservation District.

Baltimore City Code art. 2, § 14-7(a)(2)

Applies in Baltimore city

The pre-contract disclosure must address whether the property is on the Landmark List: Exteriors.

Baltimore City Code art. 2, § 14-7(a)(3)

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The pre-contract disclosure must address whether the property is on the Potential-Landmark List: Exteriors.

Baltimore City Code art. 6, § 8-2(a)

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For a structure in a preservation district or on an exterior Landmark or Potential-Landmark list, Baltimore requires a Building Official permit before causing or allowing covered exterior reconstruction, feature alteration or removal, color change, excavation, new exterior structure, or demolition.

Baltimore City Code art. 6, § 8-4(a)

Applies in Baltimore city

The Building Official must forward a regulated-alteration permit application and accompanying plans and specifications to CHAP within two days after receipt.

Baltimore City Code art. 6, § 8-4(b)

Applies in Baltimore city

At CHAP or staff request, the applicant must submit additional plans, elevations, and related information needed to decide the regulated alteration’s appropriateness.

Baltimore City Code art. 6, § 8-4(c)

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The Building Official may not issue the regulated-alteration permit until CHAP first issues an Authorization to Proceed.

Baltimore City Code art. 6, § 8-5(a)

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If CHAP has not issued an Authorization to Proceed within 11 days after receiving a complete application, the Executive Director must post the structure with the proposal and public-hearing information.

Baltimore City Code art. 6, § 8-6(a)

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CHAP must approve or deny an Authorization to Proceed within 21 days after the public hearing ends, unless the applicant approves additional time in writing.

Baltimore City Code art. 6, § 8-8(c)

Applies in Baltimore city

Unless extended, a Baltimore Authorization to Proceed expires if the building permit is not obtained and authorized work begun within one year after issuance.

Baltimore City Code art. 6, § 9-6(a)

Applies in Baltimore city

Conflict with or violation of Article 6 or a rule, decision, permit, notice, or order issued under it is unlawful.

Baltimore City Code art. 6, § 9-8(a)

Applies in Baltimore city

An Article 6 violation is a misdemeanor punishable on conviction by up to a $500 fine, up to 90 days’ imprisonment, or both.