Section 10-201 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-201. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated unless otherwise apparent from context. 

(b)  Improvements.- "Improvements" includes every newly constructed private dwelling unit, and fixture and structure which is made a part of a newly constructed private dwelling unit at the time of construction by any building contractor or subcontractor. 

(c)  Purchaser.- "Purchaser" means the original purchaser of improved realty, and the heirs and personal representatives of the original purchaser. 

(d)  Realty.- "Realty" includes both freehold estates and redeemable leasehold estates. 

(e)  Vendor.- "Vendor" means any person engaged in the business of erecting or otherwise creating an improvement on realty, or to whom a completed improvement has been granted for resale in the course of his business. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 21, § 20-201; 1974, ch. 12, § 2.]