Md. Code, Real Property § 14-601
Md. Code, Real Property § 14-601
in effect(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Claim” includes a legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, or interest in property or a cloud on the title to property.
(c) “Holder” means the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, nominee, or assignee of record, if any, of a security instrument.
(d) “Property” means real property or any interest in or appurtenant to real property, including fixtures.
(e) “Security instrument” means a recorded mortgage or deed of trust or an assignment of a recorded mortgage or deed of trust.
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