Md. Code, Real Property § 14-605
This is the official text of Md. Code, Real Property § 14-605, part of Maryland’s Code, Real Property — governs real estate transactions and landlord-tenant law.
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§14–605.
Official statutory text
(a) At the time a complaint is filed, the plaintiff shall send each holder that is not named as a party in the action a copy of the complaint with exhibits and a statement that:
(1) The holder is not a party in the proceeding and any judgment in the proceeding will not affect any claim of the holder; and
(2) If the holder elects to appear in the proceeding, the holder will appear as a defendant and be bound by any judgment entered in the proceeding.
(b) The complaint and statement shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and by first–class mail to the holder:
(1) At the address set forth in the security instrument for the holder’s receipt of notices; or
(2) If no address for the holder’s receipt of notices is set forth in the security instrument, at the last known address of the holder.
(1) The holder is not a party in the proceeding and any judgment in the proceeding will not affect any claim of the holder; and
(2) If the holder elects to appear in the proceeding, the holder will appear as a defendant and be bound by any judgment entered in the proceeding.
(b) The complaint and statement shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and by first–class mail to the holder:
(1) At the address set forth in the security instrument for the holder’s receipt of notices; or
(2) If no address for the holder’s receipt of notices is set forth in the security instrument, at the last known address of the holder.
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