City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 8B-3. Vacating execution of writ.

(a) By Sheriff.

If the Sheriff reasonably believes that neither the Sheriff nor the foreclosure purchaser provided the occupant with the notice required by§ 8B-2, the Sheriff shall notify the Circuit Court and may not execute the writ of possession until further order of the Court.

(b) By Circuit Court.

If the Circuit Court finds that neither the foreclosure purchaser nor the Sheriff provided the occupant with the notice required by § 8B-2 of this subtitle, the Circuit Court shall vacate the writ of possession.

(c) Presumption that occupant notified.

If the foreclosure purchaser provides a copy of the notice, certificate of mailing, and signed affidavit by the person who posted the property, all of which are dated within the proper time periods required by § 8B-2 of this subtitle, there is a rebuttable presumption that the occupant was notified.