Your Right to Cancel a Purchase in Maryland
When you can cancel a purchase or contract in Maryland, the deadline, and what stores must tell you about refunds.
Short answer: Under the Maryland Door-to-Door Sales Act, for a sale, lease or rental of consumer goods or services of $25 or more where the seller personally solicits the sale and the buyer agrees somewhere other than the seller's place of business, the seller must give the buyer a contract or receipt… Md. Code, Com. Law §§ 14-301, 14-302, 14-303, 14-304
| Right to cancel (cooling-off) | Under the Maryland Door-to-Door Sales Act, for a sale, lease or rental of consumer goods or services of $25 or more where the seller personally solicits the sale and the buyer agrees somewhere other than the seller's place of business, the seller must give the buyer a contract or receipt stating the buyer may cancel before midnight of the third business day after the transaction, plus a "Notice of Cancellation" form in duplicate. After cancellation, the seller must return payments, trade-ins and any note within 10 business days. If the seller does not comply, the buyer may cancel by notifying the seller in any manner. A seller who violates the Act is liable for damages and reasonable attorney fees, and violations are unfair or deceptive trade practices. |
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Where to get help in Maryland
More Maryland consumer protection
- The Lemon Law in Maryland
- Contractors and Repair Shops in Maryland
- Filing a Consumer Complaint in Maryland
- All Maryland consumer protection rules
FAQ
Can you cancel a contract after signing it in Maryland?
Under the Maryland Door-to-Door Sales Act, for a sale, lease or rental of consumer goods or services of $25 or more where the seller personally solicits the sale and the buyer agrees somewhere other than the seller's place of business, the seller must give the buyer a contract or receipt stating the buyer may cancel before midnight of the third business day after the transaction, plus a "Notice of Cancellation" form in duplicate. After cancellation, the seller must return payments, trade-ins and any note within 10 business days. If the seller does not comply, the buyer may cancel by notifying the seller in any manner. A seller who violates the Act is liable for damages and reasonable attorney fees, and violations are unfair or deceptive trade practices.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.