WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor Ch. 565
(1988 Replacement Volume and 1989 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Real Property

8A-201.

Before a current or prospective resident signs a rental agreement or occupies the
premises a park owner shall:

(1) Provide the prospective resident with a written notice identifying the
availability, capacity, and connection fee of all utility services at the proposed site in
order to assure the proper and adequate installation of the mobile home. The
prospective resident shall furnish to the park owner a written acknowledgment of this
notification and acceptance of the site as proposed.

(2) Deliver a copy of the rules and an explanation of any provision for
amendment of the rule.

(3) Deliver a copy of the rental agreement which shall contain the
following:

(i) A specific identification of the site to be leased;
(ii) A term of tenancy of at least 1 year;
(iii) A stipulation of:

1. The total amount of annual rental for the site;

2. The term of payment, whether monthly, quarterly,
semiannually, or annually;

3. The amount due for each installment;

4. The amount of any late payment fee; and

5. All park fees, in a manner that identifies the service to be
provided for each park fee;

(iv) A description of each general obligation of the resident and park
owner;

(v) A description of each service, facility, and utility service that the
park owner will provide;

(vi) A description of any termination and renewal option; [and]

(VII) THE TEXT OF § 8A-202(C) OF THIS SUBTITLE, WHICH
DEFINES "QUALIFIED RESIDENT"; AND

[(vii)] (VIII) A specific reference to this title as the law that governs
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