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Private Vacation Home Rental

Posted by John Philips | General | Friday 25 June 2010 6:52 am

Finding a private vacation home rental is the new way to vacation. For the longest times, people had to stay at hotels because vacation homes were only for those who had money to append could afford. But not with the great deals that you can get when you rent a vacation home, almost anyone can afford one. This puts you in line with more travel options. Sometimes depending on where you go you can receive discount travel packages that include airfare, if you fly to your destination, and other travel packages that may be offered. These can help you get the most out of your trip for a great price.

A Private vacation home rental gives you the peace and quiet that you want during vacation. Although these homes may be slightly pricier than hotel costs, you get more for your money. With these homes, depending upon the home that you choose to rent, they are spacious and give you that homely feel. They have separate rooms, a kitchen, living room, and private bathroom to accommodate you. You won’t have to worry about neighbors, room service, or cleaning service. You can have a nice vacation away from the city if you wish with no one to disturb you.

A Private vacation home rental is great for families. Children often feel uncomfortable away from home; they can’t sleep, don’t feel well, and are whiney. This can be solved by simply renting a home when you go on vacation. If you wish to vacation in the city, there are homes available as well. This gives you maximum exposure to the places you would normally go while staying in a hotel. And the bonus is that children will feel more at home if they have room to roam around and play as if they were actually back at home.

Private vacation home rental is a nice getaway for couples. These homes allow for several destinations, from Hawaii to Brazil, and everything in between. These homes can give you the privacy that you want with your loved one. Many people decide to rent a private home because of all the benefits. And you can get it out on the beach, away from city life, and up in the mountains, etc. There is no limit to where you can vacation; rental homes are everywhere. This leaves you plenty of options to choose from when picking a romantic getaway for you and your special someone.

Maryland Custom Home Contract Requirements

Posted by John Philips | Maryland | Monday 26 April 2010 1:35 am

If there’s a load limit on construction contracts, Maryland must be getting close. The legislators in Annapolis require 21 distinct notices and disclosures in custom home building contracts. As a class, buyers of custom homes in Maryland must be among the best protected anywhere. Omitting any of these disclosures carries heavy consequences. More on that later.

And then we get to Maryland’s New Home Warranty Act, Code of Maryland Regulations § 09.01.09.01 to 09.01.09.09. You have to disclose either participation or non-participation in a warranty plan. If you participate, the buyer may have the choice to opt out. If that’s the case, the contract has to include a waiver of coverage notice as well as a blank rescission of waiver form. Whether you participate in a warranty plan or don’t participate, the contract must include a statement about any known hazardous or regulated materials on site.

It pays to be careful about compliance. Omission of any disclosure or notice required by the New Home Warranties Act can result in a fine of up to $50,000 and two years in prison. Violation of the Act is also treated as an unfair and deceptive trade practice under Maryland’s Consumer Protection Act, giving an owner the right to sue for damages and collect attorney fees.

Failure to include an accurate “Certification by Builder” statement in a contract is a felony and makes the contractor eligible for a fine up to $10,000 and 15 years in prison. Omission of any disclosure required by Real Property Code § 14-117(j) or Maryland’s Custom Home Protection Act is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and a year in prison. If omitting a disclosure or notice results in a financial loss to a home buyer, a court may order the defendant to stop working as a construction contractor. Violation of the Custom Home Protection Act gives a home owner the right to sue for damages and collect attorney fees.

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