Maryland § 8-801
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-801, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-801.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Department” means the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
(c) “Ground lease” means a residential lease or sublease for a term of years renewable forever subject to the payment of a periodic ground rent.
(d) (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.
(e) “Ground rent” means a rent issuing out of, or collectible in connection with, the reversionary interest under a ground lease.
(f) “Leasehold interest” means the tenancy in real property created under a ground lease.
(g) “Leasehold tenant” means the holder of the leasehold interest under a ground lease.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-801
What does Maryland Code § 8-801 cover?
Section 8-801 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 § 8-801?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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