Maryland § 13-403
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-403, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-403.
(a) Property or an interest in property may not be forfeited if the owner establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation of the Mortgage Fraud law was committed without the owner’s actual knowledge.
(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, property used as the principal family residence may not be forfeited under this subtitle unless one of the owners of the property was convicted of a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.
(2) Without a conviction, a court may order a forfeiture of property used as the principal family residence if the owner of the family residence:
(i) fails to appear for a required court appearance; and
(ii) fails to surrender to the jurisdiction of the court within 180 days after the required court appearance.
(c) Property used as the principal family residence by a husband and wife and held by the husband and wife as tenants by the entirety may not be forfeited unless:
(1) the property was used in connection with:
(i) a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law; or
(ii) an attempt or conspiracy to violate the Mortgage Fraud law; and
(2) both the husband and wife are convicted of:
(i) a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law; or
(ii) an attempt or conspiracy to violate the Mortgage Fraud law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-403
What does Maryland Code § 13-403 cover?
Section 13-403 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 13-403?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 13-403 apply to my situation?
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