Real Property - Redemption or Extinguishment of Ground Rents
Sponsor: Stephanie Smith (District 45)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Real PropertyStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 441 (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering a certain provision relating to the effect of a redemption or extinguishment of a certain ground rent to provide that it is effective to conclusively divest a certain ground lease holder of a certain reversion and vest the reversion in a certain leasehold tenant, and eliminate certain rights, title, or interest of certain individuals.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 1FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Smith, Delegate Smithlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | gough, tim | mmbba | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Blendy, Nicholas | Baltimore City Administration | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Kershner, Joe | Baltimore City Housing Department | Position only |
| FWA | O'Connell, William | MSBA Real Property Section | Written (PDF) |