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the statute). Some of these questions mirror those listed above, but there are five more. As it will for landlord notices, the DCA, in consultation with the DEP, will devise a standard model for seller notices. This statute may seem expansive; however, compliance will be relatively straightforward. For landlords, the law will come into effect on the ninetieth day after the DCA’s publication of the model notice. Likewise, the law does not come into effect for property sellers until the ninetieth day after the DCA publishes the amended property condition disclosure statement. As of writing this article, the DCA has yet to publish these model forms. Community associations acting as landlords must ensure that they comply with this law by providing the appro priate notices to tenants. Similarly, unit owners renting out their units must provide the proper notifications to ten ants. When a community association or a unit owner sells a unit, it must include the amended property condi tion disclosure statement. In conclusion, these statutes may place additional responsibilities on community associations, but they ulti mately reinforce associations’ commit ment to providing safe and healthy living environments. As with any new statute, the adjustment period may be frustrating. However, ultimately, com plying with these laws will become easier. By ensuring compliance with these new laws, these associations can protect the health of their residents and secure their legal standing in the face of evolving property law. n

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