To redeem a reversion in a lease under Real Property Article, §8-804, Annotated Code of Maryland, a tenant shall file with the Department of Assessments and Taxation:

1. A. A copy of:

   1. (1) The publicly recorded lease creating the leasehold on the property and ground rent interest of the landlord; or
   2. (2) Any publicly recorded documents establishing the existence of the lease;
2. B. A copy of the publicly recorded deed, deed of assignment, or other document of transfer by which the current tenant received an interest in the property;

3. C. An application form prescribed by the Department which includes, but is not limited to, the:

   1. (1) Tenant's name and address;
   2. (2) Address of the property subject to the ground rent;
   3. (3) Property account number in the Department's records for the subject property; and
   4. (4) Tenant's affidavit certifying that the requirements of Real Property Article, §8-804, Annotated Code of Maryland, have been met;

4. D. If the tenant has received a bill for ground rent or other communication from the ground lease holder regarding the ground rent during the 3 years immediately before the filing of the documentation required by this regulation:

   1. (1) A copy of the correspondence from the tenant notifying the landlord of tenant's intention to redeem the ground rent; and
   2. (2) Proof of mailing from the United States Postal Service of the notice to the landlord by certified mail; and
5. E. Pay any fees required by Corporations and Associations Article, §1-203, and Real Property Article, §8-804, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Authority: Real Property Article, §8-804; Tax-Property Article, §2-201; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: March 15, 2004 (31:5 Md. R. 451)

Regulation .01 amended effective December 6, 2018 (45:24 Md. R. 1162)

Regulation .02 amended effective December 6, 2018 (45:24 Md. R. 1162); February 24, 2020 (47:4 Md. R. 263)

Regulation .03 amended effective December 6, 2018 (45:24 Md. R. 1162)

Regulation .06A amended effective February 24, 2020 (47:4 Md. R. 263)

Chapter revised effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 78)