Md. Code, Real Property § 13-104
This is the official text of Md. Code, Real Property § 13-104, part of Maryland’s Code, Real Property — governs real estate transactions and landlord-tenant law.
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§13–104.
Official statutory text
In the manner and to the extent provided in this title, any person may:
(1) Obtain a patent for vacant land; and
(2) Obtain a patent for land that was previously patented and is owned in fee simple by the person, notwithstanding the existence of any mortgage, deed of trust, easement, right-of-way, or similar interest.
(1) Obtain a patent for vacant land; and
(2) Obtain a patent for land that was previously patented and is owned in fee simple by the person, notwithstanding the existence of any mortgage, deed of trust, easement, right-of-way, or similar interest.
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