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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" citation="COMAR 05.04.15.11" title_num="05" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="15" heading="Contract Documents.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>There shall be no modification of any contract documents without the prior written consent of the Department or the local administrator, as evidenced by an approved change order, executed by:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The contractor; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The grantee.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Contract documents are listed and described in Program guidelines.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Inspections. The Department or local administrator, or an agent authorized by the local administrator and acceptable to the Program, may conduct inspections to determine the required scope of work, to verify payments, and to facilitate construction problems and disputes and arbitration procedures.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Construction Disputes. If disputes between the contractor and the grantee occur, the Department shall recognize the findings of the Maryland Home Improvement Commission and the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Termination of Contracts. Contracts may be terminated for cause in accordance with the grant documents and contract documents</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>