Real Property - Recordation of Instrument With False Information - Penalties and Actions to Quiet Title
What this bill does
Prohibiting a person from recording a deed or other instrument that the person knows or has reason to know contains false information; establishing a 3-year limitation on when a prosecution for a violation of the Act may be commenced; establishing a fine not to exceed $500 for a violation of the Act; and authorizing a court to award certain costs and attorney's fees in an action to quiet title if the action or a defense to an action is based on the alleged recordation of a deed containing false information.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Wivell, Delegate Wivelllegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Foltz, David A. | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Castelli, Williamlobbyist | Rifkin, Weiner, Livingston LLC | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Jabin, Drew | Maryland Bankers Association | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Enten, Robert | Md Bankers Assoc | Oral |
| INFO | O'Connell, William | MSBA Real Property Section Counsel | Written (PDF) |