Bill > HB1537

This bill modifies Maryland's real property law regarding implied warranties for home improvements by clarifying that implied warranties do not apply to improvements that were incomplete or missing at the time a property deed was delivered. Specifically, the bill amends existing law to explicitly state that warranties guaranteeing an improvement is free from faulty materials, constructed according to sound engineering standards, constructed in a workmanlike manner, and fit for habitation will not cover any improvement that was not fully present or completed when the property deed was transferred to the new owner. This means that home buyers cannot later claim breach of warranty for improvements that were known to be unfinished or nonexistent at the time of purchase. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2025, providing clarity for real estate transactions by establishing a clear standard for when implied warranties do and do not apply to property improvements.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1537?ys=2025RS