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MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 7 - Registry of Ground Leases|Section 8-704 - Registration of Ground Lease

    (a)    A ground lease holder shall register a ground lease with the Department by submitting a registration form that the Department requires.    (b)    The registration form shall include:        (1)    The premise address and tax identification number of the property for which the ground lease was created;        (2)    (i)    The name and address of the ground lease holder; and            (ii)    A section that provides the ground lease holder the option to include the ground lease holder’s telephone number and e–mail address;        (3)    The name and address of the leasehold tenant;        (4)    The name and address of the person to whom the ground rent payment is sent;        (5)    The amount and payment dates of the ground rent installments;        (6)    To the best of the ground lease holder’s knowledge, a statement of the range of years in which the ground lease was created; and        (7)    The liber and folio information for the current ground rent deed of record.    (c)    The reporting form for changes or corrections to a ground lease registration shall include a section that provides the ground lease holder the option to include the ground lease holder’s telephone number and e–mail address.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 7 - Registry of Ground Leases|Section 8-705 - Registration of Ground Lease -- by Department

    (a)    The Department shall register a ground lease when the Department receives a registration form.    (b)    If for any reason the Department is unable to register a ground lease for which a registration form has been submitted, the Department shall notify the ground lease holder of that ground lease, within 30 days of processing the registration form, of any information needed by the Department so as to complete the registration.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 7 - Registry of Ground Leases|Section 8-706 - Notification to Department of Change in Circumstances

    After a ground lease is registered, the ground lease holder shall promptly notify the Department of:        (1)    A change in the name or address of the ground lease holder or person to whom the ground rent payment is sent;        (2)    A redemption of the ground lease; and        (3)    Any other information the Department requires.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-707 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 7 - Registry of Ground Leases|Section 8-707 - When Ground Lease Not Registered

    If a ground lease is not registered in accordance with this subtitle, the ground lease holder may not:        (1)    Collect any ground rent payments due under the ground lease;        (2)    Bring a civil action against the leasehold tenant to enforce any rights the ground lease holder may have under the ground lease; or        (3)    Bring an action against the leasehold tenant under Subtitle 8 of this title.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-707.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 7 - Registry of Ground Leases|Section 8-707.1 - Redemption of Ground Lease -- Documentation

    (a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a leasehold tenant or an interested party may submit to the Department documentation satisfactory to the Department of the redemption of a ground lease if:            (i)    The ground lease is redeemed in a private transaction between the ground lease holder and the leasehold tenant; and            (ii)    The ground lease holder has failed to notify the Department of the redemption as required under § 8–706(2) of this subtitle.        (2)    The documentation submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include a certified copy of the ground lease redemption deed that has been filed in the land records of the county in which the property that was subject to the ground lease is located.    (b)    After accepting documentation under subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall update the online registry as required under § 8–703 of this subtitle to indicate that a ground lease has been redeemed.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-708 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 7 - Registry of Ground Leases|Section 8-708 - Coordination With State Archives

    The Department shall work with the State Archives to coordinate the recordation, indexing, and linking of ground leases registered under this subtitle.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-710 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 7 - Registry of Ground Leases|Section 8-710 - Regulations

    The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 8 - Residential Ground Leases|Section 8-801 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Ground lease” means a residential lease or sublease for a term of years renewable forever subject to the payment of a periodic ground rent.    (c)    (1)    “Ground lease holder” means the holder of the reversionary interest under a ground lease.        (2)    “Ground lease holder” includes an agent of the ground lease holder.    (d)    “Ground rent” means a rent issuing out of, or collectible in connection with, the reversionary interest under a ground lease.    (e)    “Leasehold interest” means the tenancy in real property created under a ground lease.    (f)    “Leasehold tenant” means the holder of the leasehold interest under a ground lease.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 8 - Residential Ground Leases|Section 8-802 - General Consideration

    (a)    This subtitle applies to residential property that was or is used, intended to be used, or authorized to be used for four or fewer dwelling units.    (b)    This subtitle does not apply to property:        (1)    Leased for business, commercial, manufacturing, mercantile, or industrial purposes, or any other purpose that is not primarily residential;        (2)    Improved or to be improved by any apartment, condominium, cooperative, or other building for multifamily use of greater than four dwelling units; or        (3)    Leased for dwellings or mobile homes that are erected or placed in a mobile home development or mobile home park.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 8 - Residential Ground Leases|Section 8-803 - Reversionary Interest Under a Ground Lease or Sublease Prohibited for Four or Fewer Dwelling Units

    (a)    This section does not apply to property that is subject to an affordable housing land trust agreement executed under Title 14, Subtitle 5 of this article.    (b)    On or after January 22, 2007, the owner of a fee simple or leasehold estate in residential property that is or was used, intended to be used, or authorized to be used for four or fewer dwelling units may not create a reversionary interest in the property under a ground lease or a ground sublease for a term of years renewable forever subject to the payment of a periodic ground rent.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-806 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 8 - Residential Ground Leases|Section 8-806 - Past Due Ground Rent Pursuant to Action by Ground Lease Holder or Reversionary Transferee

    (a)    (1)    In any suit, action, or proceeding by a ground lease holder, or the transferee of the reversion in property subject to a ground lease, to recover past due ground rent, the ground lease holder, or the transferee of the reversion is entitled to demand or recover not more than 3 years’ past due ground rent, calculated from the date notice was sent under § 8–807(c)(1) of this subtitle.        (2)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a ground lease holder may not bring any suit, action, or proceeding against the current leasehold tenant or a former leasehold tenant to recover the ground rent that was due and owing before the date the current leasehold tenant acquired title to the leasehold interest if the ground lease was not registered in accordance with Subtitle 7 of this title before the date the current leasehold tenant acquired title.    (b)    If authorized under the ground lease, a ground lease holder may be reimbursed for reasonable late fees, interest, collection costs, and expenses, subject to the same limitations as provided in § 8–807 of this subtitle.    (c)    (1)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in any suit, action, or proceeding to recover past due ground rent, a ground lease holder may only recover not more than 3 years’ past due ground rent, calculated from the date notice was sent under § 8–807(c)(1) of this subtitle, if the property is:            (i)    Owned or acquired by any means by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; and            (ii)    Distressed property, as defined in § 21–17(a)(3) of the Public Local Laws of Baltimore City.        (2)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a ground lease holder may not bring any suit, action, or proceeding against the current leasehold tenant to recover the ground rent that was due and owing from a former leasehold tenant before the date that the current leasehold tenant acquired title, if the property is:            (i)    Owned or acquired by any means by the current leasehold tenant; and            (ii)    Abandoned property, as defined in § 21–17(a)(2) of the Public Local Laws of Baltimore City.        (3)    With regard to property described under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, a ground lease holder may request in writing that the current leasehold tenant acquire the reversionary interest under the ground lease for the market value established at the time of the acquisition by the current leasehold tenant under the ground lease.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-808 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 8 - Residential Ground Leases|Section 8-808 - Notice of Change of Address and Transfer of Leasehold Interest on Property Subject to Ground Lease

    (a)    Within 30 days of any change of address of a leasehold tenant, the leasehold tenant shall notify the ground lease holder of the change, including the new address and the date of the change.    (b)    Within 30 days of any transfer of a leasehold interest on property subject to a ground lease, the leasehold tenant shall notify the ground lease holder of the transfer. The notification shall include the name and address of the transferee, and date of transfer.    (c)    A leasehold tenant shall send notice under this section to the last known address of the ground lease holder.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-810 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 8 - Residential Ground Leases|Section 8-810 - Notice of Transfer of Ground Lease

    (a)    Within 30 days after any transfer of a ground lease, the transferee shall notify the leasehold tenant of the transfer.    (b)    (1)    The notification shall include the name and address of the new ground lease holder and the date of the transfer.        (2)    If the property is subject to a redeemable ground rent, the notification shall also include the following notice:    “As the owner of the property subject to this ground lease, you are entitled to redeem, or purchase, the ground lease from the ground lease holder and obtain absolute ownership of the property. The redemption amount is fixed by law but may also be negotiated with the ground lease holder for a different amount. For information on redeeming the ground lease, contact the ground lease holder.”    (c)    A ground lease holder shall send notice under this section to the last known address of the leasehold tenant.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8-812 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant|Subtitle 8 - Residential Ground Leases|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. Real Property Code Ann. §  8A-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8A - Mobile Home Parks|Subtitle 1 - Definitions|Section 8A-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Gratuity” includes donation, bonus, fee, or gift.    (c)    (1)    “Mobile home” means a structure:            (i)    Transportable in one or more sections;            (ii)    8 or more body feet in width and 30 or more body feet in length;            (iii)    Built on a permanent chassis; and            (iv)    Designed to be used as a dwelling, with or without a permanent foundation, when connected to the required utilities.        (2)    “Mobile home” includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained in the structure.    (d)    “Park” means any property leased or held out for lease to two or more residents or prospective residents.    (e)    “Park fee” means any fee, charge, or assessment charged for the use of the park or for services rendered.    (f)    “Park owner” means any person who has interest in the park and includes any person acting as the agent of a park owner as to the managerial or operations acts taken as the agent of the owner.    (g)    “Premises” means any:        (1)    Lot, plot, site, or parcel in the park; or        (2)    Building, structure, or mobile home in the park.    (h)    “Rent” means any money or other consideration given for the right of use, possession, and occupancy of the premises.    (i)    “Rental agreement” means any written understanding between a resident and park owner whereby the resident is entitled to place his mobile home on a site in the park for payment of consideration to the park owner.    (j)    (1)    “Resident” means a mobile home owner who leases or rents a site for residential use and resides in a mobile home park.        (2)    “Resident” includes a person who maintains a permanent residence with the mobile home owner, and who obtains title to the mobile home after the death of the owner under the terms of a will or by operation of law.    (k)    “Rule” means any rule established by the owner.    (l)    “Security deposit” means any payment of money, including payment of last month’s rent in advance of the time it is due, given to a park owner by a resident in order to protect the park owner against nonpayment of rent or damage to the leased premises.    (m)    “Utility service” means any service available to the premises from a private or public central source. Such services may include sewer, water, electricity, telephone, gas, oil, and cable television.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8A-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8A - Mobile Home Parks|Subtitle 2 - Rental Agreement, Written Rental Agreement, Disclosures to Current and Prospective Residents|Section 8A-201 - Duties of Park Owner

    (a)    Before a current or prospective resident signs a rental agreement or occupies the premises, a park owner shall:        (1)    Provide the prospective resident with a written notice identifying the availability, capacity, and connection fee of all utility services at the proposed site in order to assure the proper and adequate installation of the mobile home. The prospective resident shall furnish to the park owner a written acknowledgment of this notification and acceptance of the site as proposed.        (2)    Deliver a copy of the rules and an explanation of any provision for amendment of the rule.        (3)    Deliver a copy of the rental agreement which shall contain the following:            (i)    A specific identification of the site to be leased;            (ii)    A term of tenancy of at least 1 year;            (iii)    A stipulation of:                1.    The total amount of annual rental for the site;                2.    The term of payment, whether monthly, quarterly, semiannually, or annually;                3.    The amount due for each installment;                4.    The amount of any late payment fee; and                5.    All park fees, in a manner that identifies the service to be provided for each park fee;            (iv)    A description of each general obligation of the resident and park owner;            (v)    A description of each service, facility, and utility service that the park owner will provide;            (vi)    A description of any termination and renewal option;            (vii)    The text of § 8A–202(c) of this subtitle, which defines “qualified resident”; and            (viii)    A specific reference to this title as the law that governs the relationships between the resident and park owner.    (b)    (1)    A rental agreement may not require an annual payment of rent for a site.        (2)    A prospective resident may request and a park owner may agree that the resident make an annual payment of rent for the site.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8A-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8A - Mobile Home Parks|Subtitle 3 - Rules|Section 8A-301 - Rules

    (a)    (1)    A park owner shall establish reasonable rules related to the order, peace, health, safety, and qualification standards of mobile homes, residents, and the operation of the park.        (2)    A rule established under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be enforced unless it is in writing and is delivered to each resident in the park.    (b)    (1)    A park owner shall prescribe reasonable, written standards for the mobile homes to be placed or retained in the park, their size, quality, appearance, material specification, construction and safety condition.        (2)    A rule adopted pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection setting a standard for the size, quality, material specification, or construction of mobile homes may not be enforced against any individual:            (i)    Who, at the time the standard is adopted, is the owner or tenant of a mobile home in the park, as to that mobile home; or            (ii)    Who purchases a mobile home from the individual who owned the home at the time the standard was adopted.    (c)    A park owner shall prescribe reasonable, written maintenance standards for any mobile home in the park or immediate area surrounding the mobile home, in accordance with the State or county health laws or regulations.    (d)    All rules and standards shall be fair and reasonable and, except as provided in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, shall apply uniformly to all residents in the park.    (e)    A rule or standard is not enforceable unless the park owner:        (1)    Delivers a copy of the rule or standard to each resident affected thereby; and        (2)    Posts a copy of the rule or standard in a conspicuous place in the park.    (f)    An amendment to a rule or standard is not effective until the later of:        (1)    The date specified in the amendment; or        (2)    30 days after the park owner delivers to each resident written notice of the proposed amendment.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8A-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8A - Mobile Home Parks|Subtitle 4 - Park Fees|Section 8A-401 - Increase in Park Fee

    (a)    A park owner may increase a park fee only if the park owner delivers to each resident a notice in writing of the increase at least 30 days before the effective date of the increased park fee.    (b)    If a park owner fails to so notify a resident affected by the increase, the park owner may not collect the increased amount of the park fee from the resident.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8A-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8A - Mobile Home Parks|Subtitle 4 - Park Fees|Section 8A-402 - Prohibited Fees; Inspection Fees

    (a)    An entrance or exit fee is prohibited.    (b)    A fee may not be charged:        (1)    In connection with the renewal of a rental agreement; or        (2)    To determine if a resident is qualified under § 8A-202(c) of this title.    (c)    Except if a material change results in the deterioration of the home, a park owner may not charge a fee for inspecting a home for resale more than one time within a 12-month period.    (d)    The fee for inspecting a home for resale may not exceed $60.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8A-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8A - Mobile Home Parks|Subtitle 4 - Park Fees|Section 8A-403 - Service Fee

    (a)    A park owner may charge the resident a reasonable service fee, based on an amount that the park owner directly incurs, for installing, placing on, or removing a mobile home from the site.    (b)    In each case where a fee has been charged by a park owner, a written description detailing the fee shall be provided by the park owner to the resident.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8A-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8A - Mobile Home Parks|Subtitle 4 - Park Fees|Section 8A-404 - Late Payment Fee

    A park owner may charge a late payment fee if:         (1)    The rental agreement provides for the fee;        (2)    The fee does not exceed 5 percent of the rent due or $5, whichever is higher; and        (3)    The rent is not paid within 5 days after the due date specified in the rental agreement.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8A-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8A - Mobile Home Parks|Subtitle 4 - Park Fees|Section 8A-405 - Guest Fee

    A park owner may not charge a resident or his guest any fee to enter, leave, or remain on the site unless, without the consent of the park owner, the guest stays more than 15 consecutive days, or during a year, 30 total days.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  8A-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 8A - Mobile Home Parks|Subtitle 4 - Park Fees|Section 8A-406 - Receipt

    A park owner shall provide to a resident, on request, a written receipt for a park fee or other financial transaction between the park owner and resident.