Md. Rule 12-807 (2026)
Md. Rule 12-807. Notice to Holders Not Named as Defendants
(a) Contents of Notice. At the time a complaint is filed, the plaintiff shall send each holder that is not named as a party in the action a copy of the complaint with exhibits as well as a statement that the holder is not a party in the proceeding, and that any judgment in the proceeding will not affect any claims of the holder. If the holder elects to appear in the proceeding, the holder will appear as a defendant and be bound by any judgment entered in the proceeding.
(b) By Certified and First-Class Mail. The complaint and statement shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and by first-class mail to the holder at the address set forth in the security instrument for the holder's receipt of notices, or if no address for the holder's receipt of notices is set forth in the security instrument, at the last known address of the holder.
Cross reference: See Code, Real Property Article, § 14-605.
Source: This Rule is new.
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[Adopted Dec. 13, 2016, eff. Apr. 1, 2017.]