Definitions.
Baltimore City Code, Article 13, § 8A-1
in effect§ 8A-1. Definitions.
(a) In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b) Eviction chattels.
“Eviction chattels” means any property removed from a leased dwelling under a warrant of restitution.
(c) Leased dwelling.
“Leased dwelling” means any dwelling unit, rooming unit, efficiency unit, or other living quarters, whether in a single-family dwelling, a multiple-family dwelling, an apartment complex, or otherwise, that was occupied under a lease between a tenant and a landlord.
(d) Foreclosure purchaser.
“Foreclosure purchaser” means:
(1) any person who purchases real property in:
(i) a foreclosure sale under Maryland Rules Title 14 {“Sales of Property”}, Chapter 200 {“Foreclosure of Lien Instruments”};
(ii) a judicial sale under Maryland Rules Title 14 {“Sales of Property”}, Chapter 300 {“Judicial Sales”}; or
(iii) a tax sale under Maryland Rules Title 14 {“Sales of Property”}, Chapter 500 {“Tax Sales”}; and
(2) any substituted purchaser, as defined in Maryland Rule 14-207(f)(3).
(Ord. 23-275 Section 1; Ord. 08-041; Ord. 07-496.)
Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/13/8A-1Fetched: 10/25/2026