Maryland § 12-1108

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 12-1108, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12-1108.

    (a)    When a rental-purchase agreement is satisfied and replaced by a new rental-purchase agreement between the lessor and consumer, the lessor and consumer shall negotiate a new rental-purchase agreement requiring new disclosures.

    (b)    The following do not require the negotiation of a new rental-purchase agreement:

        (1)    The addition or return of rental property under a multiple-item agreement or the substitution of the rental property, if in either case the average payment allocable to a payment period is not changed by more than 25 percent;

        (2)    A deferral or extension of 1 or more rental payments, or portions of a rental payment;

        (3)    A reduction in charges in the rental-purchase agreement; or

        (4)    A rental-purchase agreement involved in a court proceeding.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 12-1108

What does Maryland Code § 12-1108 cover?

Section 12-1108 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maryland § 12-1108?

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