§ 7–403

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 7-403 (2026)

Title 7. Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens

Subtitle 4. Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act

For the purpose of venue under this subtitle, a violation of this subtitle shall be considered to have been committed:

(1)

In the county in which the residential real property is located for which a mortgage loan is being sought;

(2)

In the county in which an act was performed in furtherance of the violation;

(3)

In the county in which a person alleged to have violated this subtitle had control or possession of any proceeds of the violation;

(4)

If a closing occurred, in the county in which the closing occurred; and

(5)

In the county in which a document containing a deliberate misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission is filed in the land records.