Section 14-832 – Construction of Sections
The provisions of §§ 14–832.1 through 14–854 of this subtitle shall be construed to ensure a balance between: (1) the due process and redemption rights of persons that own or have an interest in property sold at a tax sale; and (2) the public policy of providing marketable title to property that is sold at a tax […]
Section 14-832.1 – Foreclosure of Rights of Redemption by Tax Sale Purchasers in Queen Anne’s County
In Queen Anne’s County, whenever, prior to July 1, 1985, any property was sold for the nonpayment of any taxes and the sale has not been ratified and confirmed, any purchaser at the prior tax sale may proceed under the provisions of this subtitle to foreclose all rights of redemption in the property purchased. The […]
Section 14-818 – Payment of Purchase Price
(a) (1) (i) The payment of the purchase price and the high–bid premium, if any, shall be on the terms required by the collector. Except as provided in subparagraphs (ii) and (iii) of this paragraph and § 14–826 of this subtitle, the collector shall require the purchaser to pay, not later than the day after the sale, the […]
Section 14-832.2 – Foreclosure of Rights of Redemption by Tax Sale Purchasers in Queen Anne’s County — Ratified and Confirmed Sales
In Queen Anne’s County, whenever, prior to July 1, 1985, any property was sold for the nonpayment of any taxes and the sale had been ratified and confirmed, whether or not a deed has been delivered to the purchaser, any purchaser at the prior tax sale may proceed under the provisions of this subtitle relating […]
Section 14-819 – Owner Unlocated
(a) If the person entitled to the balance over and above the amount required for the payment of taxes, interest, penalties, and costs of sale is unknown, or if the person’s identity is known but the person’s address is unknown, the sum to which the person is entitled shall be held by the collector in a […]
Section 14-832.3 – Foreclosure of Rights of Redemption by Tax Sale Purchasers in Queen Anne’s County — Proceedings to Set Aside or Modify Title
In Queen Anne’s County, when any tax sale made prior to July 1, 1985 has been finally ratified, then no circuit court in this State shall on and after July 1, 1987, entertain any proceedings to set aside or modify any title to any interest obtained in such sale.
Section 14-820 – Certificate of Sale — in General
(a) The collector shall deliver to the purchaser a certificate of sale under the collector’s hand and seal, or by the collector’s authorized facsimile signature, acknowledged by the collector as a conveyance of land, which certificate shall set forth: (1) that the property described in it was sold by the collector to the purchaser; (2) the date of […]
Section 14-833 – Complaints by Holders of Certificates of Sale to Foreclose Right of Redemption; Exceptions
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and subsections (a–1), (e), (f), and (g) of this section, at any time after 6 months from the date of sale a holder of any certificate of sale may file a complaint to foreclose all rights of redemption of the property to which the certificate relates. […]
Section 14-821 – Certificate of Sale — Assignment
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any certificate of sale executed and delivered by the collector to the purchaser is assignable and an assignment of the certificate of sale vests in the assignee, or the legal representative of the assignee, all the right, title, and interest of the original purchaser. The assignment […]
Section 14-834 – Jurisdiction of Court
The circuit court, on the filing of a complaint to foreclose the right of redemption, has jurisdiction to give complete relief under this subtitle, in accordance with the general jurisdiction and practice of the court, and with all laws and rules of court that relate to the circuit courts for the county in which the […]