(a) Each policy of homeowner’s, farmowner’s, or dwelling insurance issued, sold, or delivered in the State that provides property coverage for a dwelling or personal property on a replacement cost basis shall contain a provision that allows an insured to file a claim for the difference between the actual cash value and the replacement cost for the completed repairs or replacement for not less than 2 years after the date of loss.
(b) An insurer may require an insured seeking additional payments on a replacement cost basis to notify the insurer, within 180 days after the date of loss, of the insured’s intent to repair or replace the dwelling or personal property.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 19 - Property and Casualty Insurance
Subtitle 2 - Homeowner's Insurance Policies
Section 19-202 - Coverage for Water Damage
Section 19-203 - Liability Coverage for Family Child Care Providers
Section 19-204 - Provisions for Payment of Medical Expenses
Section 19-205 - Annual Summary Statements
Section 19-206 - Insurer to Provide Information and Advice Concerning Flood Insurance
Section 19-206.1 - Notice to Homeowner or Renter Concerning Exclusions for Certain Breeds of Dogs
Section 19-207 - Statement of Optional Coverage Available
Section 19-208 - Coverage for Additional Living Expenses
Section 19-209 - Underwriting Standard in Homeowner's Insurance Policy
Section 19-210 - Actuarially Justified Premium Discount
Section 19-211 - Catastrophic Risk Planning Model
Section 19-212 - Plan of Material Reduction
Section 19-213 - Additional Payments for Replacement Costs
Section 19-214 - Limitation on Number of Claims Made -- Notice