Residential Property Wholesaling Protection
Plain English Summary
This bill requires residential property wholesalers to be licensed as real estate brokers and gives homeowners a 30-day right to cancel purchase contracts with wholesalers without penalty. It also requires wholesalers to disclose the homeowner's cancellation rights in 14-point font on the contract and refund all payments within 10 business days if canceled.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill protects vulnerable homeowners from unfair practices by wholesalers who may not disclose their profit margins or the true fair market value of homes. The 30-day cancellation period gives homeowners time to reconsider after pressure sales tactics, and licensing requirements ensure wholesalers meet professional standards and consumer protections like those for traditional real estate agents.
Arguments Against
Opponents argue this bill could restrict the wholesale real estate market, potentially reducing investment activity in residential properties and limiting options for homeowners who want quick sales. They contend that licensing requirements and cancellation rights increase costs and complexity for wholesalers, which may be passed to consumers, and that existing contract law and consumer protection statutes already provide adequate remedies.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 77
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 3
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 70
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 91
Cosponsors (10)
Representative · District 18
Representative · District 5
Representative · District 23
Representative · District 102
Representative · District 71
Representative · District 109
Representative · District 45
Representative · District 61
Representative · District 88
Representative · District 34
Vote Breakdown (2 roll calls)
Final Vote
On: A1 Howard Second Reading
Party Breakdown