Cal. Civ. Code § 8-121
Md. Code Ann., Real Property Art. Title 8 — Landlord and Tenant
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(a) In this section, “annual charge” means the charge assessed by the Columbia Association on residential or commercial real property in Howard County that is subject to Columbia Association covenants. (b) This section applies only to leases for residential and commercial real property in Howard County that are subject to Columbia Association covenants. (c) If a landlord requires a tenant to pay all or part of an annual charge as a part of the rent, the landlord shall use a written lease that includes: (1) Notice of the amount of the annual charge that is included in the rent; and (2) A description of how the annual charge is calculated. (d) A landlord shall use a written lease that includes a description of, or instructions on where to find a description of, the rights and privileges afforded to: (1) For a residential lease, the tenant as a resident of real property that is subject to Columbia Association covenants and governing documents; or (2) For a commercial lease, the tenant’s employees assigned to the site that is subject to Columbia Association covenants and governing documents. (e) (1) When a tenant signs a lease, the landlord shall provide the tenant with a copy of: (i) The Columbia Association covenants and governing documents; and (ii) If the lease is for residential property, the governing documents of the village association or Town Center, as appropriate. (2) A landlord may satisfy the requirement under paragraph (1) of this subsection by providing a physical copy, digital copy, or permanent link to a digital copy of the covenants and governing documents.
Maryland Real Property § 8-121 establishes specific disclosure requirements for leases covering real property in Howard County that is subject to Columbia Association covenants. When any portion of the annual Columbia Association charge is passed through to a tenant as part of rent, the written lease must clearly state the amount and explain how it is calculated. Additionally, all covered leases must describe—or direct tenants to where they can find—the rights and privileges that come with living or working on Columbia Association–governed property, and landlords must provide copies of the relevant covenants and governing documents at lease signing.
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Property owners and managers operating under Columbia Association covenants in Howard County generally ensure that every covered lease is in writing and contains the disclosures required by Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-121. When any portion of the annual charge is built into the rent, a compliant lease identifies that amount and explains the calculation method. At the time of lease execution, operators typically furnish tenants with the Columbia Association covenants and governing documents—and, for residential leases, the applicable village association or Town Center documents—either as physical copies, digital files, or permanent links to digital copies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-121, tenants renting property subject to Columbia Association covenants in Howard County have the right to receive a written lease that discloses any Columbia Association annual charge included in their rent, along with an explanation of how that charge is calculated. Tenants are also entitled to receive copies of the Columbia Association covenants and governing documents—and, for residential tenants, the relevant village association or Town Center documents—at the time of signing. Tenants who believe these disclosures were not provided may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand what options may be available to them.
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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