Consumer Protection - Residential Property Advertisement - Ownership Verification

Summary

The bill bars commercial platforms, including social‑media sites, from advertising homes for rent or sale unless they confirm the person offering the property is the legal owner or an authorized agent. Advertisers must keep that verification on file for at least three years and must delete any ad posted without it. Violations are treated as unfair or deceptive trade practices under Maryland’s consumer protection law.

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