§ 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.

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