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Terms Used In Maryland Code, REAL PROPERTY 8-603

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(a) A provision contained within a residential lease in which a tenant is occupying the space as that tenant’s primary residence which waives a trial by jury shall be invalid and unenforceable.

(b) A provision in any lease other than that specified in subsection (a) of this section which waives a trial by jury shall be valid and enforceable.