§ 12-121. Lender's inspection fees

MD Comm L Code § 12-121 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this section, the term “lender’s inspection fee” means a fee imposed by a lender to pay for a visual inspection of real property.

(b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a lender may not impose a lender’s inspection fee in connection with a loan secured by residential real property.

(c)    A lender’s inspection fee may be charged if the inspection is needed to ascertain completion of:

(1)    Construction of a new home; or

(2)    Repairs, alterations, or other work required by the lender.

(d)    This section does not apply to an appraisal of the value of real property by a lender or to fees imposed in connection with an appraisal.