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Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill
Introduced by: Councilmember Ramos
A Bill Entitled
An Ordinance concerning
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Required Real Estate Disclosures - Formerly Vacant Structures
For the purpose of requiring certain disclosures in order to sell a property that was formerly issued a vacant building notice; and providing for certain penalties.
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By adding
Article 2 - Consumer Protections
Section 14-8
Baltimore City Code
(Edition 2000)
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, That the Laws of Baltimore City read as follows:
Baltimore City Code
Article 2. Consumer Protections
Subtitle 14. Real Estate Practices - Disclosures
§ 14-7. {Reserved}
§ 14-8. Formerly vacant structures.
(a) Scope of section.
This section only applies to real property that:
(1) had been cited with a vacant building notice that remained unabated until the rehabilitation described in this subsection;
(2) has been rehabilitated in compliance with applicable local laws and regulations; and
(3) has not been previously occupied since the rehabilitation.
(b) In general.
On or before entering into a contract for the sale of any real property, the seller must disclose to the buyer that:
(1) the property had been issued a vacant building notice by the City;
(2) the notice has since been abated; and
(3) the seller has obtained a valid and current occupancy permit for the premises from the Department of Housing a...
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