What is the statute of limitations for bringing a claim under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law for a Bumble Roofing franchise?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may bring a lawsuit in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within 3 years after the grant of the franchise.
The general release required as a condition of renewal, sale and/or assignment/transfer will not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 43–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumble Roofing Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee has three years to bring a lawsuit in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This three-year statute of limitations begins after the grant of the franchise. This information is found in the Maryland Addendum to the Franchise Disclosure Document.
This means that if a Bumble Roofing franchisee believes the franchisor has violated the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, they must initiate legal action within three years of signing the franchise agreement. Failure to do so could result in the claim being time-barred, preventing the franchisee from pursuing legal recourse.
It is important to note that the addendum also states that no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by the franchisee can waive any claims under applicable state franchise law, including fraud. This provision supersedes any other term in any document executed in connection with the franchise, reinforcing the franchisee's rights under Maryland law. Additionally, any general release required as a condition of renewal, sale, or transfer will not apply to liabilities under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.