Maryland Seller Disclosure Requirements

Overview

Maryland gives sellers the option to provide a full disclosure statement OR a disclaimer statement. Either way, sellers cannot conceal known material defects.

What Sellers Must Disclose in Maryland

• Must provide either Disclosure Statement or Disclaimer Statement
• If disclosure: detailed property condition information required
• Lead paint disclosure and testing history (especially Baltimore area)
• Known material defects even with disclaimer option
• Environmental hazards
• Flood zone status and history
• HOA information and assessments
• Mold or water intrusion history

Timeline Requirements

Must be provided on or before entering into a contract of sale

Penalties for Non-Disclosure

If disclaimer chosen but seller knew of defect, buyer can recover damages; full disclosure violations subject to actual damages

How Show & Disclose Helps Maryland Sellers

Managing disclosures is one of the most important — and most stressful — parts of selling your home. Show & Disclose gives Maryland sellers a professional platform to:

• Organize your disclosures — Keep all disclosure documents in one place with timestamps showing when they were shared
• Share with buyer agents — Give agents access to your disclosures through your professional portal before showings
• Manage showings — Schedule, approve, and track all showing requests from one dashboard
• Collect feedback — Get automated post-showing feedback from every visiting agent
• Protect yourself — Digital timestamps prove you provided disclosures, reducing future liability

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