(a) A judgment in an action under this subtitle does not affect a claim in the property or part of the property of any person who was not a party to the action, if, at the time the action was commenced:
(1) The claim was of record; or
(2) The claim was actually known to the plaintiff or would have been reasonably apparent from an inspection of the property.
(b) This section may not be construed to impair the rights of a bona fide purchaser or encumbrancer for value dealing with the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s successors in interest.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules
Subtitle 6 - Actions to Quiet Title
Section 14-602 - Action Established
Section 14-603 - Possession and Control of Property; Equitable Relief
Section 14-604 - Applicability of Maryland Rules
Section 14-605 - Notification of Holders Not Named as Parties
Section 14-606 - Complaint -- Contents
Section 14-608 - Defendants; Admissions
Section 14-609 - Unknown Defendants or Claims
Section 14-610 - Effect of Death of Defendant
Section 14-611 - Court Order for Joinder of Parties or Title Report
Section 14-612 - Any Claimant May Appear
Section 14-613 - Naming of Additional Defendants
Section 14-615 - Service by Publication
Section 14-616 - Procedure for Service by Publication
Section 14-617 - Evidence; Recordation of Judgment
Section 14-618 - Judgment Is Binding and Conclusive