Cal. Civ. Code § 6-834
Md. Code Ann., Environment Art. Title 6, Subtitle 8 — Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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(a) A person at risk, or a parent or legal guardian of a minor who is a person at risk, may accept or reject a qualified offer made under this part as provided in this section. (b) Subject to the provisions of § 6-833 of this subtitle, a person at risk, or a parent or legal guardian of a minor who is a person at risk, may accept a qualified offer within 30 days after receipt of the qualified offer unless the parties agree otherwise. (c) Subject to the provisions of § 6-833 of this subtitle and unless the parties agree otherwise, an offer which is not accepted within 30 days following receipt shall be deemed to have been rejected.
Under Maryland's lead paint law, Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-834, when a property owner makes a 'qualified offer' to a person at risk (or to the parent or legal guardian of a minor who is a person at risk), the recipient has 30 days from the date they receive the offer to accept it, unless both parties mutually agree to a different timeframe. If the offer is not accepted within that 30-day window, it is automatically treated as rejected by operation of law. The section works in conjunction with § 6-833, which sets out additional conditions that govern how these offers function.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Maryland's lead paint provisions, Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-834, generally document the date on which a qualified offer is delivered to a person at risk or their parent or legal guardian, so that the 30-day acceptance window can be tracked accurately. Compliant operators are mindful that if no acceptance is received within 30 days, the offer is deemed rejected by law, which may affect next steps under the broader lead paint remediation framework. Keeping clear records of offer delivery and any mutual agreements to extend or modify the response period is a practice consistent with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-834, a person at risk—or a parent or legal guardian acting on behalf of a minor who is a person at risk—has the right to accept or reject a qualified offer from a property owner within 30 days of receiving it. If circumstances make the standard 30-day window difficult to work within, the provision allows for a different timeframe if both parties agree. Tenants or guardians who have questions about what a qualified offer means for their rights, or how § 6-833 interacts with this section, may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Maryland's lead paint laws.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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