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§ 1-1313. Program to evaluate complaints of drainage defects. (Section effective October 1, 2020.)

MD Local Gov Code § 1-1313 (2019) (N/A)
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** TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2020 PER CHAPTER 350 OF 2019 **

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2)    “Drainage defect” means improper grading, poor soil composition, or any other design or workmanship defect attributable to a homebuilder that results in a flooded yard or water in the basement of a new home.

(3)    “Homebuilder” means a person that undertakes to erect or otherwise construct a new home.

(4)    “Owner” means the purchaser of a new home who uses the home primarily for residential purposes in Prince George’s County.

(b)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the governing body of Prince George’s County shall establish a program to evaluate complaints of drainage defects in the county.

(c)    The program required under subsection (b) of this section shall include procedures for:

(1)    an owner to request an evaluation of a drainage defect;

(2)    requiring the county to complete a written evaluation of alleged drainage defects; and

(3)    requiring the county to collect data regarding homebuilders who have built homes with drainage defects.

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