Real Property - Partition of Property - Liens

HB 1312 modifies Maryland's property law for co-owners (cotenants) involved in partition actions (legal disputes over dividing shared property). It requires plaintiffs who don't obtain a title report to timely notify the court about all outstanding liens (like mortgages or tax liens) on the property, including supporting documentation. The bill also changes how the purchase price is calculated for cotenants seeking to buy out others: the price is now based on the property's full value minus all outstanding liens, not the full value alone. This directly affects co-owners in partition cases by clarifying lien disclosure and adjusting financial calculations.