Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
REAL PROPERTY |
TITLE 10. SALES OF PROPERTY |
SUBTITLE 4. RECORDED LAND CONTRACTS |
§ 10-402. Recorded options as notice
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A recorded instrument, recorded modification, or any amendment of a recorded instrument or recorded modification creating an option to purchase property, or any memorandum of option recorded under § 3-101(f) of this article ceases to be actual or constructive notice to any person or to put any person on inquiry as to existence or exercise of the option, if:
(1) The instrument according to its terms has expired;
(2) One year has elapsed since the time of expiration; and
(3) No grant or other instrument has been recorded showing that the option has been exercised.