Md. R. Prop. Act'n 12-103

As amended through November 13, 2024
Rule 12-103 - Action for Release of Lien Instrument

When a mortgage or deed of trust remains unreleased of record, the mortgagor, grantor, or a successor in interest entitled by law to a release may file a complaint for release of the lien instrument in any county where the lien instrument is recorded. The person bringing the action shall include as defendants all other parties to the instrument unless their interest has been assigned or transferred of record, and in that case their successors in interest. If the court orders the lien instrument released of record, the clerk shall record the release in the manner prescribed by law.

Md. R. Prop. Act'n 12-103

This Rule is new.

Adopted June 5, 1996, eff. 1/1/1997. Amended Nov. 12, 2003, eff. 1/1/2004.

HISTORICAL NOTES

2003 Orders

The November 12, 2003, order amended the cross reference.

Code, Real Property Article, § 7-106(e), § 3-105(d), and 3-105.1(e)(1).