Judicial In Rem Tax Foreclosure - Notice Requirements

SB 819 amends Maryland's tax foreclosure law to change how counties and municipalities must notify property owners when filing for judicial in rem foreclosure on vacant or abandoned properties. It replaces a specific 5-day mailing requirement with standard court service procedures under Maryland Rules, requiring notice to all interested parties via proper legal service. This directly affects property owners with delinquent taxes on vacant properties cited as unsafe, as well as local governments initiating foreclosure actions. The bill maintains existing requirements like a 6-month tax delinquency threshold and a 30-day delay before hearings, but streamlines the notice process to align with standard court procedures.