Md. Code Regs. 18.15.01.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 18.15.01.04 - Documentation of Claimant's Interest

To file a claim under Real Property Article, § 8-804, Annotated Code of Maryland, a claimant shall:

A. File a copy of the publicly recorded documents establishing the claimant as the current landlord to the satisfaction of the Department;

B. If the claimant is the landlord and a natural person, submit a notarized affidavit acknowledged under oath to the Department verifying their identity;

C. If the claimant is the landlord and an entity, provide proof of identity and current existence, which may include documents on file in public records;

D. If the claimant is an heir or devisee of the landlord, file:

(1) Copies of the will, final probate orders, and accounting statements or other publicly recorded document showing that the claimant is entitled to the interest of the landlord; and

(2) Identification of the type described in §B or C of this regulation;

E. If the claimant is a creditor of the landlord, provide:

(1) Satisfactory proof of any lien on the ground rent interest; and

(2) Identification of the type described in §B or C of this regulation; and

F. Pay any fees required by Corporations and Associations Article, § 1-203, and Real Property Article, § 8-804, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Md. Code Regs. 18.15.01.04

Regulations .04 amended and recodified from .03 effective 49:2 Md. R. 78, eff. 1/24/2022