Property Ownership (alternative)
Maryland's ground lease system is unique because the ground rent owner may:
AEvict the homeowner without court action
BTake legal action to collect unpaid ground rent or ultimately foreclose on the leasehold✓ Correct
CSell the homeowner's improvements without notice
DCancel the lease at will without compensation
Explanation
Under Maryland's ground rent laws, a ground rent holder who is owed unpaid rent may pursue collection through court proceedings and, under certain circumstances, pursue foreclosure of the leasehold interest.
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