Maryland Code, REAL PROPERTY 8-303
Terms Used In Maryland Code, REAL PROPERTY 8-303
- certified mail: includes "registered mail"; and
(3) "registered mail" includes "certified mail". See - County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
(1) The name and address of the landlord;
(2) The name and address of the tenant; and
(3) The facts relating to (i) any assignment of a lease, if known, (ii) the premises leased, (iii) the date of the lease, (iv) the term of the lease, (v) the rent required to be paid by the lease, and (vi) the amount of the rent in arrears.
(b) The petition shall be under oath or affirmation of the plaintiff, or the plaintiff’s agent, that the facts recited are true and correct.
(c) If a defendant is not a resident of, or amenable to service in a county where the leased premises are located, service may be made by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service. If this service is returned by the Post Office Department or refused by the addressee or the addressee’s agent, then process shall be sent by first-class mail and the defendant returned as summoned.