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MD HB182

Real Property - Unlawfully Restrictive Covenants - Modification by Counties or Municipalities


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Introduced
01/18/2023
In Committee
04/05/2023
Crossed Over
03/02/2023
Passed
04/08/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/08/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning Real Property - Unlawfully Restrictive Covenants - Modification by Counties or Municipalities FOR the purpose of authorizing a county or municipality to execute and record a restrictive covenant modification to an unlawfully restrictive covenant for a property within the boundaries of the county or municipality subject to a certain notice requirement; providing that persons with an ownership interest in property that is subject to an unlawfully restrictive covenant may decline action by a county or municipality to execute and record a restrictive covenant modification; and generally relating to unlawfully restrictive covenants. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Real Property Section 3-112 Annotated Code of Maryland (2015 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)

AI Summary

This bill authorizes a county or municipality to execute and record a restrictive covenant modification to an unlawfully restrictive covenant (one that restricts ownership based on race, religious belief, or national origin) for a property within its boundaries, subject to a 30-day notice requirement. Persons with an ownership interest in the property may decline the county or municipality's action by notifying them within 30 days of the notice. The bill also outlines the procedures for recording the restrictive covenant modification and the effects of such a modification on the property's covenants, conditions, and restrictions.

Committee Categories

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 476 (on 05/08/2023)

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