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Maryland Code, Real Property § 8-5A-01

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Abuse” has the meaning stated in § 4-501(b) of the Family Law Article.

(c) “Legal occupant” means an occupant who resides on the premises with the actual knowledge and permission of the landlord.

(d) “Offender” means a person who commits an act of abuse.

(e) “Peace order” means an enforceable final peace order.

(f) “Protective order” means an enforceable final protective order.

(g) “Qualified third party” means:

(1) A physician who is authorized to practice medicine under the Health Occupations Article;

(2) A psychologist who is authorized to practice psychology under the Health Occupations Article;

(3) A social worker or caseworker of any public or private health or social services agency or provider; or

(4) An advocate from a domestic violence or sexual assault prevention or assistance program.

(h) “Report by a qualified third party” means a report based on information received by a qualified third party while acting in a professional capacity that:

(1) Indicates that the tenant or a legal occupant is seeking assistance as a result of an act of abuse;

(2) Includes the following elements:

(i) The name of the tenant or legal occupant;

(ii) A statement that the tenant or legal occupant is a victim of abuse;

(iii) The date, time, location, and a brief description of the incident;

(iv) The name and physical description of the alleged offender, if known;

(v) The name and address of the employer of the qualified third party;

(vi) The licensing entity and license number of the qualified third party, if the qualified third party is required to be licensed; and

(vii) The signature of the qualified third party, under seal of a notary public; and

(3) Is signed and acknowledged by the tenant or legal occupant under penalty of perjury.

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