Cal. Civ. Code § 8-201
Md. Code Ann., Real Property Art. Title 8 — Landlord and Tenant
Operative Text
(a) This subtitle is applicable only to residential leases unless otherwise provided. (b) This subtitle does not apply to a tenancy arising after the sale of owner-occupied residential property where the seller and purchaser agree that the seller may remain in possession of the property for a period of not more than 60 days after the settlement.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-101 to 8-1006 § 8-201 establishes the scope of Maryland's residential lease subtitle, limiting its protections and requirements to residential tenancies. One notable carve-out exists: when a home is sold and the seller and buyer mutually agree that the seller may stay on the property for up to 60 days after closing, that short-term post-sale arrangement is not treated as a covered tenancy under this subtitle. This means the full set of rights and obligations that normally govern residential leases does not automatically apply to those brief post-settlement occupancy agreements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Maryland residential leases should be aware that Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-101 to 8-1006 § 8-201 generally confines this subtitle's rules to residential lease relationships. When selling an owner-occupied property, operators who negotiate a post-settlement occupancy arrangement of 60 days or fewer with the buyer are working outside the scope of this subtitle's requirements. Compliant operators typically document such post-sale occupancy agreements separately and clearly, recognizing that the standard residential lease framework does not govern them.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living under standard residential leases in Maryland should know that Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8-101 to 8-1006 § 8-201 is the provision that brings them within the protections of this subtitle. However, if someone is occupying a home solely because of a short-term post-sale agreement with a new owner—lasting no more than 60 days after settlement—that arrangement falls outside this subtitle's coverage. Those in ambiguous occupancy situations may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand which rules, if any, apply to their circumstances.
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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