Real Estate Brokers – Commercial Transactions – Buyer’s Rights
Sponsor: Mike Griffith (District 35A)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Business Occupations and ProfessionsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 198 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing certain requirements and prohibitions for commercial real estate transactions related to a buyer's right to make certain title, settlement, and escrow selections.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Mitchell, Jason | J.C. BAR Properties, Inc. | Oral |
| FAV | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Allen, Hannahlobbyist | Maryland Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ballentine, Tom | NAIOP Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Albo, Michael | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Griffith, Delegate Mike | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Perlow, Howard | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | O'Connell, William | MSBA Real Property Section Counsel | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association