2015 Maryland Code
REAL PROPERTY
Title 8 - LANDLORD AND TENANT
Subtitle 8 - RESIDENTIAL GROUND LEASES.
§ 8-812 - Redemption of ground lease.

(a) Applicability. -- 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) Notification. -- 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.