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MD HB683

MD HB683
Real Property - Implied Warranties - Missing or Incomplete Improvements


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing that certain provisions of law pertaining to implied warranties do not apply to an improvement that was incomplete or missing at the time of the delivery of the deed.

AI Summary

This bill amends Maryland law regarding implied warranties in real property sales, which are guarantees that a newly constructed improvement will be free from defects and built to a certain standard. Specifically, the bill clarifies that these implied warranties, which typically cover issues like faulty materials, poor construction, and unworkmanlike execution, do not apply to any part of an improvement that was either unfinished or entirely missing at the time the property deed was transferred to the buyer. This change aims to prevent buyers from claiming warranty violations for issues that were evident or expected due to the incomplete state of the property at the time of sale.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Economic Matters Hearing (13:00:00 2/19/2026 ) (on 02/19/2026)

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