Md. Code, Real. Prop. § 8-812

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 8-812 - Redemption of ground lease
(a) This section does not apply to a:
(1) Home equity line of credit;
(2) Loan secured by an indemnity deed of trust; or
(3) Commercial loan.
(b) Before the settlement of a loan secured by a mortgage or deed of trust on residential real property improved by four or fewer single-family units that is subject to a redeemable ground rent, the settlement agent shall notify the borrower that:
(1) The borrower has the right to redeem the ground rent under § 8-804 of this subtitle;
(2) The redemption amount is fixed by law but may also be negotiated with the ground lease holder for a different amount;
(3) It may be possible to include the amount of the redemption in this loan;
(4) For information on redeeming the ground rent, the borrower should contact the ground lease holder; and
(5) For information on including the amount of the redemption in this loan, the borrower should contact the lender or credit grantor making this loan.

Md. Code, RP § 8-812

Amended by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 428,Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2015.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.