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§ 8-603. Waiver of right to jury trial

West's Annotated Code of MarylandReal Property

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Real Property (Refs & Annos)
Title 8. Landlord and Tenant (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Jury Demands (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Real Property, § 8-603
§ 8-603. Waiver of right to jury trial
Waivers in residential leases invalid and unenforceable
(a) A provision contained within a residential lease in which a tenant is occupying the space as that tenant's primary residence which waives a trial by jury shall be invalid and unenforceable.
Waivers in other leases valid and enforceable
(b) A provision in any lease other than that specified in subsection (a) of this section which waives a trial by jury shall be valid and enforceable.

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Added by Acts 1999, c. 649, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1999.
MD Code, Real Property, § 8-603, MD REAL PROP § 8-603
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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