Kent County Land Installment Contract Form (Maryland)

All Kent County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Land Installment Contract Form

Kent County Land Installment Contract Form

Fill in the blank Land Installment Contract form formatted to comply with all Maryland recording and content requirements.
Included Kent County compliant document last validated/updated 4/18/2025

Land Installment Contract Guide

Kent County Land Installment Contract Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Land Installment Contract form.
Included Kent County compliant document last validated/updated 6/20/2025

Completed Example of the Land Installment Contract Document

Kent County Completed Example of the Land Installment Contract Document

Example of a properly completed Maryland Land Installment Contract document for reference.
Included Kent County compliant document last validated/updated 6/6/2025

Residential Property Disclosure

Kent County Residential Property Disclosure

Seller's disclosure form applicable for residential property.
Included Kent County compliant document last validated/updated 6/6/2025

Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form

Kent County Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form

Applicable to property built before 1978.
Included Kent County compliant document last validated/updated 6/16/2025

Lead based paint brochure.

Kent County Lead based paint brochure.

Brochure for buyers if applicable.
Included Kent County compliant document last validated/updated 5/27/2025

When using these Land Installment Contract forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Kent County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Kent County Circuit Court Clerk

103 North Cross St, Chestertown, Maryland 21620

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: 410-778-7460 and 7415

Local jurisdictions located in Kent County include:

  • Betterton
  • Chestertown
  • Galena
  • Kennedyville
  • Massey
  • Millington
  • Rock Hall
  • Still Pond
  • Worton

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Kent County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Kent County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Kent County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Kent County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Land Installment Contract forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Kent County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Kent County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Maryland or Kent County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Kent County Land Installment Contract forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Land Installment Contract, sometimes referred to a Land Contract, allows for installments with or without a balloon payment.

1. Contract Requirements
The contract must be:
In writing and signed by both the seller and the buyer.
It must contain the following key details:
Names and addresses of the vendor and purchaser.
Legal description of the property being sold.
The purchase price and terms of payment, including the number of installments and the payment schedule.
A statement of the interest rate (if applicable) and any late payment penalties.
The date the purchaser signed the contract.
The rights of both parties in case of default or breach of the contract.
A notice of the vendor’s right to terminate the contract upon the buyer’s default.

2. Recording the Contract
The vendor must record the contract with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the property is located within 15 days of the contract being executed. If the vendor fails to record the contract: The purchaser has the right to cancel the contract and demand a refund of all payments and deposits.

3. Purchaser’s Rights and Protections
Right to Cancel: The purchaser has the right to cancel the contract in certain situations, such as if the vendor fails to record the contract or provide necessary disclosures.
Statement of Account: The purchaser can request a written statement from the vendor detailing the balance remaining on the contract. The vendor is required to provide this information.
Possession of Property: The purchaser is entitled to possession of the property during the term of the contract, even though the vendor holds legal title.

4. Vendor’s Rights
The vendor has the right to terminate the contract if the purchaser defaults on the payments or breaches other terms of the contract. Upon termination, the vendor may take legal action to regain possession of the property.

5. Final Payment and Transfer of Title
Once the purchaser has made the final payment, the vendor is legally obligated to transfer full legal title to the property by delivering a deed to the purchaser.

6. Statute of Limitations
If there is no specified date for the delivery of the deed after full payment, any legal action related to the contract must be initiated within five years of the date the final payment was required under the terms of the contract.

7. Remedies for Breach
If the vendor violates the provisions of the statute (e.g., failing to record the contract or not providing required disclosures), the purchaser may file a lawsuit in a court of equity. The court can: Grant specific performance, requiring the vendor to fulfill their obligations.
Award damages to the purchaser.
Order the vendor to cover the purchaser’s legal fees.

8. Applicability
This statute applies specifically to residential properties and transactions involving owner-occupied dwellings. Land installment contracts for commercial or non-residential properties may be governed by additional or different rules.

Key Legal Citations:
Maryland Real Property Code, Title 10, Subtitle 1 (Land Installment Contracts).
This statutory framework is designed to protect both parties involved in a land installment sale, ensuring that the buyer gains possession and equitable interest while paying over time and that the seller retains the security of legal title until full payment is made.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Kent County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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