Cal. Civ. Code § 8-101
Md. Code Ann., Real Property Art. Title 8 — Landlord and Tenant
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A transferee of the reversion in leased property or of the rent has the same remedies by entry, action, or otherwise for nonperformance of any condition or agreement contained in the lease, as the original landlord would have had if the reversion or rent had remained in the original landlord. A transferee of the reversion in leased property is subject to the same remedies, by action or otherwise, for nonperformance of any agreement contained in the lease, as the original landlord. This section applies to any transferee of a reversion in leased property, by voluntary grant or operation of law.
Under Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-101 to 8-1006, when ownership of a rental property or the right to collect rent is transferred to a new party, that new party steps into the original landlord's legal shoes. This means the new owner inherits both the rights to enforce lease conditions and the obligations to be held accountable for lease agreements, just as the original landlord would have been. The rule applies whether the transfer happens voluntarily—such as through a sale—or by operation of law, such as through inheritance or foreclosure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who acquire a rental property through purchase, inheritance, or any other transfer should be aware that, under Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-101 to 8-1006, they assume the full set of rights and responsibilities embedded in existing leases. Compliant operators typically review all active lease agreements at the time of acquisition to understand what conditions and covenants they are now bound to enforce and honor. Keeping thorough records of the transfer and the lease terms helps demonstrate continuity of obligations to tenants and, if necessary, to a court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-101 to 8-1006, tenants retain the same legal protections and remedies against a new property owner that they would have had against the original landlord. If a new owner fails to honor the terms of an existing lease, tenants generally have the same avenues for recourse—such as raising the violation as a defense in an eviction proceeding or pursuing a civil action—as they would have had against the original landlord. Tenants who believe their lease rights are not being honored after a property transfer may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand the options available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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