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§ 7-320. Homeowner actions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandReal PropertyEffective: April 12, 2011

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Real Property (Refs & Annos)
Title 7. Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Protection of Homeowners in Foreclosure Act (Refs & Annos)
Part V. Prohibited Acts; Enforcement and Penalties (Refs & Annos)
Effective: April 12, 2011
MD Code, Real Property, § 7-320
§ 7-320. Homeowner actions
Currentness
In general
(a)(1) In addition to any action by the Attorney General or the Commissioner authorized under this subtitle and any other action otherwise authorized by law, a homeowner may bring an action for damages incurred as the result of a practice prohibited by this subtitle.
(2) A homeowner may bring an action for damages under this section:
(i) Without having to exhaust administrative remedies under this subtitle; and
(ii) Regardless of the status of an administrative action or a criminal prosecution, if any, under this subtitle.
Attorney’s fees
(b) A homeowner who brings an action under this section and who is awarded damages may also seek, and the court may award, reasonable attorney's fees.
Treble damages
(c) If the court finds that the defendant willfully or knowingly violated this subtitle, the court may award damages equal to three times the amount of actual damages.

Credits

Added by Acts 2005, c. 509, § 1, eff. May 26, 2005. Amended by Acts 2008, c. 5, § 1, eff. April 3, 2008; Acts 2008, c. 6, § 1, eff. April 3, 2008; Acts 2011, c. 127, § 1, eff. April 12, 2011.
MD Code, Real Property, § 7-320, MD REAL PROP § 7-320
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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