{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-real-property-14-601","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Real Property § 14–601","heading":"","body":"(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(b) “Claim” includes a legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, or interest in property or a cloud on the title to property.\n(c) “Holder” means the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, nominee, or assignee of record, if any, of a security instrument.\n(d) “Property” means real property or any interest in or appurtenant to real property, including fixtures.\n(e) “Security instrument” means a recorded mortgage or deed of trust or an assignment of a recorded mortgage or deed of trust.","path":["Article - Real Property"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=grp\u0026section=14-601","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T20:00:38Z","sha256":"097c1e50d78273b64d6e32f96e9b1dbba6c0ad473261d658307754773e366a9d","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-real-property-14-511","next":"us-md/md.-code-real-property-14-602"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}