# Real Property (GRP)

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

### Subtitle 5. Maryland Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Act

#### Section 7-509

(a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

(b)

  (1) A person convicted of violating this subtitle shall pay restitution to any person damaged by the violation.

  (2) Restitution shall be ordered in addition to a fine or imprisonment or both.

(c) Each violation of this subtitle constitutes a separate offense and shall not merge with any other crimes set forth in the Criminal Law Article.

(d) A person who violates this subtitle is subject to Sec. 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.

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Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)