Property Ownership

In Maryland, a property owner who sells a portion of their land must ensure the legal description of the remaining parcel is:

ADescribed only by street address
BAccurately and legally described in the deed to avoid ambiguity✓ Correct
CRecorded with MREC
DFiled with SDAT within 30 days

Explanation

Any conveyance of a portion of property in Maryland must include an accurate legal description of both the conveyed portion and the remaining parcel to avoid future disputes.

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