Section 8-801 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Ground lease” means a residential lease or sublease for a term of years renewable forever subject to the payment of a periodic ground rent. (c) (1) “Ground lease holder” means the holder of the reversionary interest under a ground lease. (2) “Ground lease holder” includes an agent of […]
Section 8-905 – Informational Pamphlet Developed — Copies Served With Process by Sheriff or Constable
(a) MLSC shall develop an informational pamphlet in both English and other languages MLSC determines appropriate: (1) Describing the legal rights of tenants and the access to counsel established under this subtitle; and (2) Providing information on resources available to tenants. (b) A sheriff or constable shall provide a copy of the pamphlet described under subsection (a) of this […]
Section 8-802 – General Consideration
(a) This subtitle applies to residential property that was or is used, intended to be used, or authorized to be used for four or fewer dwelling units. (b) This subtitle does not apply to property: (1) Leased for business, commercial, manufacturing, mercantile, or industrial purposes, or any other purpose that is not primarily residential; (2) Improved or to be […]
Section 8-906 – Outreach and Education to Tenants Regarding Rights and Legal Representation
MLSC shall designate and contract with appropriate community groups to conduct outreach and provide education to tenants locally and throughout the State regarding tenants’ rights and the access to legal representation under this subtitle.
Section 8-803 – Reversionary Interest Under a Ground Lease or Sublease Prohibited for Four or Fewer Dwelling Units
(a) This section does not apply to property that is subject to an affordable housing land trust agreement executed under Title 14, Subtitle 5 of this article. (b) On or after January 22, 2007, the owner of a fee simple or leasehold estate in residential property that is or was used, intended to be used, or authorized […]
Section 8-907 – Annual Report of Activities
On or before August 31 each year, MLSC shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly: (1) The number of covered individuals provided legal representation during the previous calendar year; (2) Information on and metrics evaluating case outcomes; and (3) A summary of the engagement and education […]
Section 8-804 – Redemption of Certain Reversions
(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, this section does not apply to irredeemable ground leases preserved under § 8–805 of this subtitle. (2) This section does not apply to an affordable housing land trust agreement executed under Title 14, Subtitle 5 of this article. (b) (1) Except for apartment and cooperative leases, any reversion reserved […]
Section 8-805 – Conversion of Irredeemable Ground Rents
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Irredeemable ground rent” means a ground rent created under a ground lease executed before April 9, 1884, that does not contain a provision allowing the leasehold tenant to redeem the ground rent. (3) “Redeemable ground rent” means a ground rent that may be redeemed in accordance […]
Section 8-806 – Past Due Ground Rent Pursuant to Action by Ground Lease Holder or Reversionary Transferee
(a) (1) In any suit, action, or proceeding by a ground lease holder, or the transferee of the reversion in property subject to a ground lease, to recover past due ground rent, the ground lease holder, or the transferee of the reversion is entitled to demand or recover not more than 3 years’ past due ground rent, […]
Section 8-807 – Action for Possession
(a) For property subject to a ground lease in effect on or after July 1, 2007, a ground lease holder may bring an action for possession for nonpayment of ground rent only: (1) If the ground lease holder has the lawful right to claim possession for nonpayment of ground rent; (2) If the ground lease is registered with […]