Maryland Code, REAL PROPERTY 13-104
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, REAL PROPERTY 13-104
- Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
- Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
- Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
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.