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MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 2 - Vendor's Liens|Section 7-202 - Power of Sale; Court of Equity May Decree Sale

    The provisions of § 7–105 also are applicable to instruments reserving a valid vendor’s lien, to sales pursuant to a reserved vendor’s lien, and to sales pursuant to the vendor’s authority to sell. A court of equity may decree a sale to enforce a vendor’s lien or any other equitable lien although the lienor may have an adequate remedy at law.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 2 - Vendor's Liens|Section 7-203 - Payment of Notes

    Any deed retaining a valid vendor’s lien may provide that in the event of a sale, any note or other instrument of indebtedness mentioned in the deed shall be paid and satisfied in full in the order of maturity. However, if any note or instrument of indebtedness is paid or satisfied, no further proceedings may be had in reference to or satisfaction of it, but the funds arising from the sale shall be distributed as if the note already paid or satisfied had never been given. If the lien is duly released of record after the date of the maturity of the note or other instrument of indebtedness mentioned in the deed, the note or other instrument of indebtedness conclusively is presumed to have been paid as far as any lien on the property granted by the deed is concerned.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 2 - Vendor's Liens|Section 7-204 - Assignment or Release of Lien

    An assignment or release of a vendor’s lien may be made by the holder of the lien in the same manner prescribed for the short assignment or release of a mortgage. The holder of the lien also may write a release on the record in the office where the deed is recorded or the release may be endorsed on the original deed.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 2 - Vendor's Liens|Section 7-205 - Acceptance of Guarantee or Collateral Does Not Waive Lien

    The acceptance by the vendor of any guarantee, endorsement, collateral, or other security to insure the full payment of any vendor’s lien, may not be construed as a waiver of the lien. However, the purchaser shall be credited with the proceeds from the sale of any collateral or other securities.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act|Section 7-402 - Mortgage Fraud Prohibited

    A person may not commit mortgage fraud.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act|Section 7-403 - Venue

    For the purpose of venue under this subtitle, a violation of this subtitle shall be considered to have been committed:        (1)    In the county in which the residential real property is located for which a mortgage loan is being sought;        (2)    In the county in which an act was performed in furtherance of the violation;        (3)    In the county in which a person alleged to have violated this subtitle had control or possession of any proceeds of the violation;        (4)    If a closing occurred, in the county in which the closing occurred; and        (5)    In the county in which a document containing a deliberate misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission is filed in the land records.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act|Section 7-404 - Injunction; Judgment; Costs

    (a)    The Attorney General may seek an injunction to prohibit a person who has engaged or is engaging in a violation of this subtitle from engaging or continuing to engage in the violation.    (b)    The court may enter any order or judgment necessary to:        (1)    Prevent the use by a person of any prohibited practice;        (2)    Restore to a person any money or real or personal property acquired from the person by means of any prohibited practice; or        (3)    Appoint a receiver in the case of a willful violation of this subtitle.    (c)    In any action brought by the Attorney General under this section, the Attorney General is entitled to recover the costs of the action for the use of the State.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-404.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act|Section 7-404.1 - Enforcement Powers of Commissioner

    (a)    The Commissioner may enforce the provisions of this subtitle by exercising any of the powers provided under §§ 2–113 through 2–116 of the Financial Institutions Article.    (b)    (1)    The Commissioner may seek an injunction to prohibit a person who has engaged or is engaging in a violation of this subtitle from engaging or continuing to engage in the violation.        (2)    The court may enter any order or judgment necessary to:            (i)    Prevent the use by a person of any prohibited practice;            (ii)    Restore to a person any money or real or personal property acquired from the person by means of any prohibited practice; or            (iii)    Appoint a receiver in case of willful violation of this subtitle.        (3)    In any action brought by the Commissioner under this subsection, the Commissioner is entitled to recover the costs of the action for the use of the State.    (c)    The Commissioner may enforce the provisions of this subtitle by requiring a violator to take affirmative action to correct the violation including the restitution of money or property to any person aggrieved by the violation.    (d)    The Commissioner may:        (1)    Investigate violations of this subtitle; and        (2)    Aid any other unit of State government that has regulatory jurisdiction over the business activities of the violator.    (e)    The Commissioner may cooperate in the investigation and prosecution of any violation of this subtitle with the Office of the Attorney General, the State’s Attorney, or any other unit of law enforcement.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act|Section 7-405 - Investigation and Prosecution

    (a)    The Attorney General and the State’s Attorney are authorized to conduct the criminal investigation and prosecution of all cases of mortgage fraud under this subtitle.    (b)    The Attorney General or the State’s Attorney, as appropriate, shall promptly report a conviction under this subtitle to the unit of State government that has regulatory jurisdiction over the business activities of the person convicted.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act|Section 7-406 - Action for Damages

    (a)    (1)    In addition to any action authorized under this subtitle and any other action otherwise authorized by law, a person may bring an action for damages incurred as the result of a violation of this subtitle.        (2)    A person may bring an action for damages under this section:            (i)    Without having to exhaust administrative remedies under this subtitle; and            (ii)    Regardless of the status of an administrative action or a criminal prosecution, if any, under this subtitle.    (b)    A person who brings an action under this section and who is awarded damages may also seek, and the court may award, reasonable attorney’s fees.    (c)    If the court finds that the defendant violated this subtitle, the court may award damages equal to three times the amount of actual damages.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act|Section 7-407 - Penalties

    (a)    Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or both.    (b)    If a violation involves a victim who is a vulnerable adult as defined under § 3–604(a) of the Criminal Law Article, a person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $15,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 15 years or both.    (c)    If a violation involves engaging or participating in a pattern of mortgage fraud or a conspiracy or endeavor to engage or participate in a pattern of mortgage fraud, a person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or both.    (d)    (1)    A person convicted of violating this subtitle shall pay restitution to any person damaged by the violation.        (2)    Restitution shall be ordered in addition to a fine or imprisonment or both.    (e)    Each residential real property transaction subject to a violation of this subtitle constitutes a separate offense, and shall not merge with any other crimes set forth in the Criminal Law Article.    (f)    A person who violates this subtitle is subject to § 5–106(b) of the Courts Article.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act|Section 7-408 - Property Subject to Forfeiture

    (a)    All real and personal property used or intended for use in the course of, derived from, or realized through a violation of this subtitle shall be subject to forfeiture to the State.    (b)    The Attorney General and the State’s Attorney are authorized to commence forfeiture proceedings under this subtitle.    (c)    The forfeiture of property under this subtitle shall be subject to Title 13, Subtitle 4 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act|Section 7-409 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Act|Section 7-501 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Financial Regulation in the Maryland Department of Labor.    (c)    “Dwelling” has the meaning stated in 12 C.F.R. § 1015.2 and any subsequent revision of that regulation.    (d)    “Mortgage assistance relief service” has the meaning stated in 12 C.F.R. § 1015.2 and any subsequent revision of that regulation.    (e)    (1)    “Mortgage assistance relief service provider” has the meaning stated in 12 C.F.R. § 1015.2 and any subsequent revision of that regulation.        (2)    “Mortgage assistance relief service provider” incorporates the meanings of other terms stated in 12 C.F.R. § 1015.2 to the extent those terms are used to establish the meaning of “mortgage assistance relief service provider”.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Act|Section 7-502 - Compliance With Federal Law Required

    A mortgage assistance relief service provider providing mortgage assistance relief service in connection with a dwelling in the State that does not comply with 12 C.F.R. §§ 1015.1 through 1015.11 and any subsequent revision of those regulations is in violation of this subtitle.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Act|Section 7-503 - Attorney Exemptions

    The attorney exemptions in 12 C.F.R. § 1015.7 apply only to an individual admitted to practice law in the State who provides mortgage assistance relief service as part of the individual’s regular practice of law.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Act|Section 7-504 - Venue

    For the purpose of venue under this subtitle, a violation of this subtitle shall be considered to have been committed:        (1)    In the county in which the dwelling is located for which mortgage assistance relief service is being provided;        (2)    In the county in which an act was performed in furtherance of the violation; and        (3)    In the county in which a person alleged to have violated this subtitle had control or possession of any proceeds of the violation.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Act|Section 7-505 - Injunction or Other Relief

    (a)    The Attorney General may seek an injunction to prohibit a person who has engaged or is engaging in a violation of this subtitle from engaging or continuing to engage in the violation.    (b)    The court may enter any order or judgment necessary to:        (1)    Prevent the use by a person of any prohibited practice;        (2)    Restore to a person any money or real or personal property acquired from the person by means of any prohibited practice; or        (3)    Appoint a receiver in case of willful violation of this subtitle.    (c)    In any action brought by the Attorney General under this section, the Attorney General is entitled to recover the costs of the action for the use of the State.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Act|Section 7-506 - Commissioner's Enforcement Powers

    (a)    The Commissioner may enforce the provisions of this subtitle by exercising any of the powers provided under §§ 2–113 through 2–116 of the Financial Institutions Article.    (b)    (1)    The Commissioner may seek an injunction to prohibit a person who has engaged or is engaging in a violation of this subtitle from engaging or continuing to engage in the violation.        (2)    The court may enter any order or judgment necessary to:            (i)    Prevent the use by a person of any prohibited practice;            (ii)    Restore to a person any money or real or personal property acquired from the person by means of any prohibited practice; or            (iii)    Appoint a receiver in case of willful violation of this subtitle.        (3)    In any action brought by the Commissioner under this section, the Commissioner is entitled to recover the costs of the action for the use of the State.    (c)    The Commissioner may enforce the provisions of this subtitle by requiring a violator to take affirmative action to correct the violation, including the restitution of money or property to any person aggrieved by the violation.    (d)    The Commissioner may:        (1)    Investigate violations of this subtitle; and        (2)    Aid any other unit of State government that has regulatory jurisdiction over the business activities of the violator.    (e)    The Commissioner may cooperate in the investigation and prosecution of any violation of this subtitle with:        (1)    The Office of the Attorney General, a State’s Attorney, or any other unit of law enforcement in the State; or        (2)    The Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Act|Section 7-507 - Action for Damages

    (a)    (1)    In addition to any action authorized under this subtitle and any other action otherwise authorized by law, a person may bring an action for damages incurred as the result of a violation of this subtitle.        (2)    A person may bring an action for damages under this section:            (i)    Without having to exhaust administrative remedies under this subtitle; and            (ii)    Regardless of the status of an administrative action or a criminal prosecution, if any, under this subtitle.    (b)    A person who brings an action under this section and who is awarded damages also may seek, and the court may award, reasonable attorney’s fees.    (c)    If the court finds that the defendant violated this subtitle, the court may award damages equal to three times the amount of actual damages.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Act|Section 7-508 - Criminal Investigation and Prosecution; Reporting

    (a)    The Attorney General and the State’s Attorney are authorized to conduct the criminal investigation and prosecution of all cases alleging a violation of this subtitle.    (b)    The Attorney General or the State’s Attorney, as appropriate, shall report promptly a conviction under this subtitle to the unit of State government that has regulatory jurisdiction over the business activities of the person convicted.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Act|Section 7-509 - Penalties

    (a)    A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.    (b)    (1)    A person convicted of violating this subtitle shall pay restitution to any person damaged by the violation.        (2)    Restitution shall be ordered in addition to a fine or imprisonment or both.    (c)    Each violation of this subtitle constitutes a separate offense and shall not merge with any other crimes set forth in the Criminal Law Article.    (d)    A person who violates this subtitle is subject to § 5–106(b) of the Courts Article.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-510 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Act|Section 7-510 - Applicability of Commercial Law Article

    A violation of this subtitle is:        (1)    An unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article; and        (2)    Subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of the Commercial Law Article.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  7-511 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens|Subtitle 5 - Maryland Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Act|Section 7-511 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Act.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-101 - Remedies of and Against Transferee of Reversion in Leased Property

    A transferee of the reversion in leased property or of the rent has the same remedies by entry, action, or otherwise for nonperformance of any condition or agreement contained in the lease, as the original landlord would have had if the reversion or rent had remained in the original landlord. A transferee of the reversion in leased property is subject to the same remedies, by action or otherwise, for nonperformance of any agreement contained in the lease, as the original landlord. This section applies to any transferee of a reversion in leased property, by voluntary grant or operation of law.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-102 - Remedy on Covenants in Case of Merger

    If the reversion of any leased premises merges in any other estate, the person entitled to the estate into which the reversion merges has the same remedy against the tenant for nonpayment of rent or other forfeiture, or for not performing conditions, covenants, or agreements, as the person entitled to the reversion would have had if the reversion had not merged.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-103 - No Merger by Mortgage to Landlord

    There is no merger by reason of any grant by way of mortgage or assignment of mortgage from the tenant of any property leased for a term of years, to the landlord of the property, whether by original or sublease, and the same rights and remedies exist as if the grantee in the grant had no other interest or estate in the property than the one granted.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-104 - In Grant of Nonpossessory Corporeal Interest, Attornment by Tenant Unnecessary; Payment of Rent Before Notice

    Any grant of a nonpossessory corporeal estate is valid and effective without the attornment of the tenant in possession. However, any payment of rent by the tenant to the grantor of the grant prior to actual notice of the grant is an effective discharge of liability for the rent.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-105 - Exculpatory and Indemnification Clauses

    If the effect of any provision of a lease is to indemnify the landlord, hold the landlord harmless, or preclude or exonerate the landlord from any liability to the tenant, or to any other person, for any injury, loss, damage, or liability arising from any omission, fault, negligence, or other misconduct of the landlord on or about the leased premises or any elevators, stairways, hallways, or other appurtenances used in connection with them, and not within the exclusive control of the tenant, the provision is considered to be against public policy and void. An insurer may not claim a right of subrogation by reason of the invalidity of the provision.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 1 - General Rules|Section 8-106 - Payment of Rent on Death of Landlord Who Is Life Tenant

    If a landlord, having only an estate for life, dies on or before the day on which the rent that has been earned is payable and the landlord’s death terminates the leasehold estate, the landlord’s personal representative may recover from the tenant the full amount of the rent if death occurs on the day the rent is payable or a proportionate share of the rent if death occurs before this day.