Maryland § 8-810
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-810, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-810.
(a) Within 30 days after any transfer of a ground lease, the transferee shall notify the leasehold tenant and the Department 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) (1) A ground lease holder shall send notice under this section to the last known address of the leasehold tenant and the premises address listed in the records of the Department by first–class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested.
(2) If a leasehold tenant’s last known mailing address and premises address listed in the records of the Department are different, the ground lease holder shall mail one copy of the notice by first–class mail and one copy of the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each address, respectively.
(3) A ground lease holder may not require a leasehold tenant to reimburse the ground lease holder for costs incurred in providing notice required under this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-810
What does Maryland Code § 8-810 cover?
Section 8-810 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 § 8-810?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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