Md. R. Prop. Sales 14-616

As amended through November 13, 2024

Rule 14-616 - HEARING; JUDGMENT

(a) Timing

The court shall schedule a hearing for a date no earlier than 30 days after the date the complaint is accepted for filing by the clerk.

Cross reference: Code, Tax-Property Article, § 14-890(i).

(b) Right to Cure

Until a judgment foreclosing the tax lien is entered, any interested party may cure the tax lien by paying all past due taxes, including applicable interest.

Cross reference: See Code, Tax-Property Article, § 14-890(h).

(c) Conduct of Hearing

Any interested party shall have the right to be heard, to contest the delinquency of the taxes, and to contest the adequacy of the proceedings.

Cross reference: See Code, Tax-Property Article, § 14-890(j).

(d) Finding

If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that (1) notice has been provided to all interested parties pursuant to Rule 14-615and(2) the information set forth in the complaint is accurate and in compliance with Rule 14-614, the court shall enter judgment.

(e) Judgment

The judgment shall:

(1) include a finding that notice has been provided to all interested parties; and

(2) order that the dwelling be sold at public auction.

Cross reference: See Code, Tax-Property Article, § 14-890(k).

(f) Post-Judgment Sale

After entry of a judgment ordering the sale of a dwelling pursuant to this Division, the sale shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 300 of this Title.

Md. R. Prop. Sales 14-616

This Rule is new.

Adopted September 30, 2022, eff. 1/1/2023.

See Code, Tax-Property Article, § 14-890(1)-(p).