Green Building Law Update

APRIL 25, 2021

The 442nd session of the Maryland legislature adjourned on April 12, 2021. The bill applies prospectively to new construction for which a building permit is issued on or after October 1, 2021. The builder (or the builder’s agent) must provide notice of these options and other specified information to each buyer or prospective buyer.

Maryland 156

Maryland Housing Commissioning Regulation 156

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2019

for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. The provisions in Appendix J for residential and multifamily construction apply only when expressly adopted, providing for an option for incorporating residential building using the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard. Sec 901.4.1.4.

Green 156

Green Maryland Site Certification 156

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 7, 2020

Ground Leases. The General Assembly passed several bills relating to ground leases during the 2020 legislative session. The redemption or extinguishment of the ground rent is effective to conclusively vest a fee simple title in the ground lease tenant when the ground lease tenant records the certificate in the county land records.

Maryland 227

Maryland Leases Housing Commissioning 227

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 10, 2021

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133, signed into law by President Trump on December 27th, extended the 45L energy efficient home $2,000 tax credit, which had been scheduled to expire last year, to cover qualified new energy efficient homes sold or leased through 2021. yes, it is a credit and not a deduction).

Leases 280

Leases Certification Claims Renovating 280