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New Maryland Laws of Interest to Real Estate Professionals

Legal BulletinsBy Anthony Angell June 20, 2016

Goldstein & Levy, P.A., General Counsel Legal Bulletin JUNE 20, 2016 | NEW MARYLAND LAWS OF INTEREST TO REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS Governor Hogan signed the following bills passed by the MD legislature in its most recent session. All of these new laws (or amendments to existing laws) take effect October 1, 2016. Residential Real Property –…

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