Md. Code, RP § 14-129 - Redemption of ground rent

• Cite as: Md. Code, RP § 14-129

(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;