2013 Maryland Code
REAL PROPERTY
§ 8A-1501 - Civil actions


MD Real Prop Code § 8A-1501 (2013) What's This?

(a) Obligation of good faith. -- This title and each rental agreement made under it impose an obligation of good faith in performance and enforcement.

(b) Enforcement by civil action. --

(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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