Section 14-511 – Short Title
This subtitle may be cited as the Affordable Housing Land Trust Act.
Section 14-616 – Procedure for Service by Publication
(a) If the court orders service by publication, the plaintiff shall: (1) Post, not later than 10 days after the date the order is issued, a copy of the summons and complaint in a conspicuous place on the property that is the subject of the action; and (2) File proof that the summons has been served, posted, and […]
Section 14-601 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Claim” includes a legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, or interest in property or a cloud on the title to property. (c) “Holder” means the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, nominee, or assignee of record, if any, of a security instrument. (d) “Property” means real property or any […]
Section 14-617 – Evidence; Recordation of Judgment
(a) In all cases the plaintiff shall submit evidence at a hearing before the court establishing the plaintiff’s title and the court may hear or take any evidence offered respecting the claims of any defendant, other than claims the validity of which is admitted by the plaintiff in the complaint. (b) (1) A judgment in an action under […]
Section 14-602 – Action Established
An action may be brought under this subtitle to establish title against adverse claims to property, including adverse claims described in § 14–108 of this title.
Section 14-618 – Judgment Is Binding and Conclusive
A judgment in an action under this subtitle is binding and conclusive, regardless of any legal disability, on: (1) All persons known and unknown who were parties to the action and who have any claim to the property, whether present or future, vested or contingent, legal or equitable, several or undivided; and (2) Except as provided in […]
Section 14-603 – Possession and Control of Property; Equitable Relief
(a) In an action under this subtitle, the court is deemed to have obtained possession and control of the property for the purposes of the action. (b) This subtitle does not limit any authority the court may have to grant any equitable relief that may be proper under the circumstances of the case.
Section 14-619 – When Judgment Ineffective
(a) A judgment in an action under this subtitle does not affect a claim in the property or part of the property of any person who was not a party to the action, if, at the time the action was commenced: (1) The claim was of record; or (2) The claim was actually known to the plaintiff or […]
Section 14-604 – Applicability of Maryland Rules
The Maryland Rules apply to actions under this subtitle, except to the extent they are inconsistent with the provisions of this subtitle.
Section 14-605 – Notification of Holders Not Named as Parties
(a) At the time a complaint is filed, the plaintiff shall send each holder that is not named as a party in the action a copy of the complaint with exhibits and a statement that: (1) The holder is not a party in the proceeding and any judgment in the proceeding will not affect any claim of […]