Real Property - Implied Warranties - Incomplete or Missing Improvements

HB 1537 modifies Maryland's real property law to clarify that implied warranties for home improvements (such as being free of faulty materials or fit for habitation) do not apply when an improvement is incomplete or missing at the time of deed delivery. This directly affects home buyers purchasing properties with unfinished work, such as a house lacking a completed garage or foundation. The key provision (Section 10-203(b)(2)) explicitly excludes these warranties for incomplete or missing improvements, while maintaining other warranty protections for completed work. The bill takes effect October 1, 2025.