§ 11-3-201. "INSTRUMENT OF WRITING" DEFINED.

(1)

In this subtitle "instrument of writing" means a written instrument that conveys title to, or a leasehold interest in, real property.

(2)

"Instrument of writing" includes:

(i)

A deed or contract;

(ii)

A land installment contract as defined in the Real Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland;

(iii)

A lease; or

(iv)

An assignment of a lessee's interest.

(3)

"Instrument of writing" does not include:

(i)

A mortgage, deed of trust or other contract that creates an encumbrance on real property; or

(ii)

A security agreement as defined in the Tax-Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

(1988 Code, § 33-126) (Bill No. 87, 1990, § 2, 8-13-1990; Bill No. 68, 1992, § 1, 7-1-1992; Bill No. 128, 1992, § 2, 7-12-1992; Bill No. 33-03, § 2, 7-1-2004)