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§ 8A-1501. Enforcement of rights or duties under this title

West's Annotated Code of MarylandReal Property

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Real Property (Refs & Annos)
Title 8a. Mobile Home Parks (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 15. General Enforcement Authority (Refs & Annos)
Part I. Civil Actions
MD Code, Real Property, § 8A-1501
§ 8A-1501. Enforcement of rights or duties under this title
Currentness
Obligation of good faith in performance and enforcement
(a) This title and each rental agreement made under it impose an obligation of good faith in performance and enforcement.
Enforcement of rights or duties by civil action
(b)(1) A resident or a park owner may enforce by civil action any right or duty under this title.
(2) If either the park owner or the resident fails to comply with the rental agreement or with this title, the aggrieved party may recover the damages caused by the noncompliance.
(3) In an action by or against a resident, if the resident prevails and if the rental agreement contains a provision that allows attorney's fees to the park owner, the court also may allow reasonable attorney's fees to the resident.
(4) In an action by a resident, the court may award equitable relief that it considers necessary, including the enjoining of further violations. The losing party may be liable for court costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the prevailing party.

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Added by Acts 1980, c. 843, § 3, eff. July 1, 1980.
MD Code, Real Property, § 8A-1501, MD REAL PROP § 8A-1501
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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