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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

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And arguably the new laws that were enacted were dwarfed, at least in the short and mid term by the impact on real estate of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act , the Maryland Governor’s Executive Orders related to COVID-19 , and the COVID-19 Administrative Orders of the Maryland Court of Appeals. Ground Leases.

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PACE in Maryland is Not Keeping Pace

Green Building Law Update

In the event of a default, the amount in default (but not the entire principal of the PACE loan) is a liability that is a property tax lien collected by the local government with the priority associated with other real property tax liens, so existing mortgage holder acknowledgment of a PACE loan is required.

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How to Get Paid on New Jersey Public Projects

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When payment problems come up, contractors on public projects can’t turn to the mechanics lien for the solution — both the federal and state governments prohibit private companies from gaining interest in public property. Instead, general contractors on public construction projects have to secure a payment bond prior to the start of work.

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PACE Programs are Stepping Up the Pace

Green Building Law Update

In the event of a default, the liability is a property tax lien collected by the local government with the priority associated with other real property tax liens, so existing mortgage holder consent is required. There were not similar concerns expressed about commercial loans. Commercial PACE programs are still very new.

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PACE Bill Due in Baltimore City

Green Building Law Update

The concept is not new, but nationally including in Maryland, “residential” PACE programs were put on hold as a result of a directive in 2011 that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac refrain from purchasing mortgage loans secured by properties with outstanding PACE obligations.

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How to Get Paid on Louisiana Public Projects

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Generally, contractors on public projects aren’t able to file mechanics liens. The federal government — along with many states — prohibits private entities from claiming an interest in public property, making it necessary for public construction projects to secure a payment bond prior to work beginning. Louisiana bond claim law.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The principal and interest on the bonds are paid solely from the funds derived from leasing or selling the facilities to the user company. Small Producer Credit (AS 43.55.024(c)): Credit of up to $12 million per year for taxpayers incurring eligible oil and gas lease expenditures in North Slope operations.

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