Md. Code, Real Property § 9-204
This is the official text of Md. Code, Real Property § 9-204, part of Maryland’s Code, Real Property — governs real estate transactions and landlord-tenant law.
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§9–204.
Official statutory text
(a) This subtitle applies to contracts subject to Title 17, Subtitle 1 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, known as the “Maryland Little Miller Act”, as well as property subject to § 9-102 of this title.
(b) This subtitle does not apply to:
(1) A contract for the construction and sale of a single family residential dwelling; or
(2) A home improvement contract by a contractor licensed under the Maryland Home Improvement Law.
(c) In this subtitle, “owner”, “contractor”, and “subcontractor” have the same meanings as in § 9-101 of this title.
(b) This subtitle does not apply to:
(1) A contract for the construction and sale of a single family residential dwelling; or
(2) A home improvement contract by a contractor licensed under the Maryland Home Improvement Law.
(c) In this subtitle, “owner”, “contractor”, and “subcontractor” have the same meanings as in § 9-101 of this title.
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