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Solar contract cancellation in Maryland
Maryland’s Door-to-Door Sales Act requires the contract in the language of the pitch, and gives home improvement buyers longer windows.
Last verified October 9, 2026
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The short answer: Maryland’s Door-to-Door Sales Act, Commercial Law 14-301 to 14-305, requires sellers to give you a contract in the same language used in the sales presentation and two copies of a Notice of Cancellation with a three-business-day window. Section 14-302.1 adds longer windows for home improvement contracts, including more time for buyers 65 and older. If the seller violates the Act, you can cancel by any means.
Key takeaways
- Three business days for general door-to-door sales.
- Longer windows for home improvement contracts.
- The contract must match the language of the pitch.
- Seller violations let you cancel by any means.
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Cancelling a solar contract in Maryland
Most residential solar installations are home improvements, which is why Maryland’s longer home improvement windows can matter. Check the version of Section 14-302.1 in effect when you signed for your exact deadline, and note the extra time for buyers 65 and older.
Maryland solar rules
Violations of the Door-to-Door Sales Act are unfair or deceptive trade practices under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act, enforced by the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division. Home improvement contractors also need a license from the Maryland Home Improvement Commission.
How Maryland utilities credit solar
Maryland’s utilities offer net metering under state law, but credit rules and supplier arrangements vary. Compare your bills with the proposal’s assumptions.
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Where to file a solar complaint in Maryland
- The Consumer Protection Division of Maryland's Office of the Attorney General.
- The Maryland Home Improvement Commission, for contractor licensing.
- The FTC, at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
- The Maryland Public Service Commission, for BGE, Pepco and Potomac Edison billing.
Cities we cover in Maryland
Maryland city guides cover BGE, Pepco and Potomac Edison territory and local permitting.
Common questions
Maryland solar FAQs
Do Maryland home improvement contracts have longer cancellation windows?
Yes. Section 14-302.1 adds longer windows, including more time for buyers 65 and older.
What if a Maryland seller violated the Door-to-Door Sales Act?
You can cancel by notifying the seller in any manner and by any means.
Does the contract have to be in my language?
Yes. It must match the language principally used in the oral sales presentation.
Who licenses home improvement contractors in Maryland?
The Maryland Home Improvement Commission.
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Solar Cancellation HQ is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This page is general information, and reading it or submitting a form does not create an attorney-client relationship. Not every contract qualifies, and no outcome is guaranteed. We never advise anyone to stop making payments on a solar loan, lease or PPA. Laws and utility rules change, so verify before acting. Last verified October 9, 2026.