WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor Ch. 633
where the property is located a timely request for notice of
[judgments before the entry of a] judgment. A request for notice
of judgment shall:
[(1)] (I) Be recorded in a separate docket or book
that is indexed under the name of the mortgagor;
[(2)] (II) Identify the property on which the
mortgage is held and refer to the date and recording reference
[to] OF that mortgage;
[(3)] (III) State the name and address of the holder
of the mortgage; and
[(4)] (IV) Identify the ground lease by stating:
[(i)] 1. The name of the original lessor;
[(ii)] 2. The date the ground lease was
recorded; and
[(iii)] 3. The office, docket or book, and page
where the ground lease is recorded.
(2) THE LANDLORD SHALL MAIL THE NOTICE BY CERTIFIED
MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED TO THE MORTGAGEE AT THE ADDRESS
STATED IN THE RECORDED REQUEST FOR NOTICE OF JUDGMENT. IF THE
NOTICE IS NOT GIVEN, JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF THE LANDLORD DOES NOT
IMPAIR THE LIEN OF THE MORTGAGEE. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED
IN SUBSECTION (B) OF THIS SECTION, THE PROPERTY IS DISCHARGED
FROM THE LEASE AND THE RIGHTS OF ALL PERSONS CLAIMING UNDER THE
LEASE ARE FORECLOSED UNLESS, WITHIN 6 CALENDAR MONTHS AFTER
EXECUTION OF THE JUDGMENT FOR POSSESSION, THE TENANT OR ANY OTHER
PERSON CLAIMING UNDER THE LEASE:
(I) PAYS THE GROUND RENT, ARREARS, AND ALL
COSTS AWARDED AGAINST THAT PERSON; AND
(II) COMMENCES A PROCEEDING TO OBTAIN RELIEF
FROM THE JUDGMENT.
[(e) Before the entry of judgment, the landlord shall
provide notice of the pending entry of judgment to each mortgagee
who requests the notice. The notice shall be in writing and
shall be sent by certified mail return receipt requested to the
mortgagee at any address appearing on the docket. If the
requested notice is not given, any judgment in favor of the
landlord shall not impair the lien of the mortgagee.]
[(f) Nothing herein contained shall] (C) THIS SECTION DOES
NOT bar the right of any mortgagee of the lease, or any part
[thereof] OF THE LEASE, who [shall not be in possession, so as
such mortgagee shall and do, within six] IS NOT IN POSSESSION AT
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