(a) (1) There is an implied warranty from the developer to the cooperative housing corporation on the roof, foundation, and other structural elements, ceilings, floors, walls, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
(2) The warranty shall provide that the developer is responsible for correcting defects in materials or workmanship, and that the building elements specified in this description are within acceptable industry standards in effect when the building or buildings were constructed.
(3) The warranty begins with the first transfer of a cooperative interest in the cooperative housing corporation to an initial purchaser. The warranty on a portion of the cooperative project not completed at the time of the transfer begins with the completion of that building element or with its availability for use by members, whichever occurs later. The warranty extends for a period of 3 years from the commencement date of the warranty.
(4) A suit for enforcement of the warranty on a portion of the cooperative project shall be brought by the cooperative housing corporation or by a member.
(b) Notice of a defect shall be given to the developer within the warranty period and suit for enforcement of the warranty shall be brought within 1 year after expiration of the warranty period.
(c) Warranties do not apply to any damage caused through abuse or failure to perform maintenance by a member or the cooperative housing corporation.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations
Subtitle 6B - Maryland Cooperative Housing Corporation Act
Section 5-6B-02 - Contract for Initial Sale of Cooperative Interest; Public Offering Statements
Section 5-6B-05 - Notice of Conversion to Tenants
Section 5-6B-06 - Option to Purchase
Section 5-6B-07 - Lease Extension for Designated Households
Section 5-6B-08 - Right of Local Governments to First Right of Purchase
Section 5-6B-09 - Authority of Local Governments to Require First Right of Purchase at Same Terms
Section 5-6B-11 - Deposits Made on Sale of Cooperative Interests Held in Escrow
Section 5-6B-12 - Consumer Protection Standards and Enforcement
Section 5-6B-13 - Cooperative Interests Not Security or Investment Security
Section 5-6B-14 - Restraints of Trade
Section 5-6B-15 - Applicability of General Corporation Law
Section 5-6B-16 - Cooperative Interest Deemed Personal Property
Section 5-6B-17 - Perfection of Security Interests and Cooperative Interests
Section 5-6B-18 - Assignment of Votes
Section 5-6B-19 - Meetings of Cooperative Housing Corporation, Governing Body, or Committee
Section 5-6B-20 - Distribution of Written Information
Section 5-6B-21 - Location of Meetings
Section 5-6B-22 - No-Impact Home-Based Businesses
Section 5-6B-23 - Election Related Candidate Signs or Signs Advertising Questions or Propositions
Section 5-6B-24 - Electronic Transmission of Notice
Section 5-6B-25 - Electronic Transmission of Votes or Proxies
Section 5-6B-26 - Examination and Copying of Books and Records of Cooperative Housing Corporations
Section 5-6B-26.1 - Reserve Study of Cooperative Housing Corporation -- Criteria
Section 5-6B-27 - Fidelity Insurance
Section 5-6B-28 - Books and Records
Section 5-6B-29 - Late Charges
Section 5-6B-30 - Dispute Settlements
Section 5-6B-31 - Eviction of Member