(a) (1) A lessor shall disclose to a consumer the information required under this subtitle. (2) In a transaction involving more than 1 lessor, only 1 lessor need make the disclosures required under this subtitle, but all lessors shall be bound by the disclosures made. (b) A lessor shall make the disclosures required under this subtitle before consummation of the rental–purchase agreement. (c) A lessor shall: (1) Make the disclosures required under this subtitle in a written form that is simple and understandable and is written or typed in a size not less than 10 point type; (2) Make the disclosures required under this subtitle in English or in any other language used by the lessor in advertisements related to the rental–purchase transaction; (3) Make the disclosures required under this subtitle on the face of the rental–purchase agreement and summary of costs chart above the consumer’s signature lines; and (4) Deliver a copy of the rental–purchase agreement and the summary of costs chart to the consumer. (d) If a disclosure becomes inaccurate as a result of any act, occurrence, or agreement by the consumer after delivery of the rental property, the resulting inaccuracy is not a chart to the consumer. (d) If a disclosure becomes inaccurate as a result of any act, occurrence, or agreement by the consumer after delivery of the rental property, the resulting inaccuracy is not a violation of this subtitle.
Maryland Legal Code