Legal Topics
Real Estate
Working with the Office of Real Estate, and other units of the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD), OGC supports clients in their real property matters relating to the ownership, construction, leasing, licensing and the use of UMD property and facilities. Projects include land acquisitions and dispositions, P3s and capital projects, easements, space leases and licenses, right of entries, environmental and various other matters.
Some categories of real property matters and related contact information are provided below, which should assist you in getting started with the right procedures and processes.
ACQUISITIONS & DISPOSITIONS:
Division of Administration – Office of Real Estate
E-mail contact: realestate@umd.edu
LEASES & LICENSES:
Division of Administration – Office of Real Estate
E-mail contact: realestate@umd.edu or ogc.realestate@umd.edu
Division of Research:
UMD follows certain procedures for the temporary use of UMD facilities for research purposes. (See UMD policy on "Use of University Facilities by Non-University Users for Research-Related Activities"). This UMD policy provides guidance on how external individuals and entities may request access to and use of UMD research facilities, including incubator space. Please note that a Facility Use License Agreement is required to access and use these facilities, unless the non-UMD user has a Visiting Researcher appointment. Any such use must be reviewed and approved in accordance with UMD policies and procedures.
Start-ups & Incubators:
Three of the UMD units that work with start-up programs and license incubator spaces are:
Dept. of Engineering – mtechventures-facilities@umd.edu
Office of Innovation - innovate@umd.edu
Quantum Start-up Foundry - qsf@umd.edu
Division of Student Affairs:
This Division includes Resident Life, Dining Services, and the Stamp Student Union. The contacts are:
Housing - reslife@umd.edu
Dining Services – umfood@umd.edu
Stamp Student Union – stampinfo@umd.edu
RIGHTS OF ENTRIES & AGREEMENTS:
Division of Administration – Office of Real Estate
E-mail contact: realestate@umd.edu or ogc.realestate@umd.edu
RIGHT OF ENTRIES FOR FOOD TRUCKS:
Division of Student Affairs – Dining Services
Email contact: umfood@umd.edu or ogc.realestate@umd.edu
MISCELLANEOUS/SPECIAL REAL ESTATE PROJECTS:
Division of Administration – Office of Real Estate
E-mail contact: realestate@umd.edu or ogc.realestate@umd.edu
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This website is provided as a resource for learning basic legal competencies on a variety of topics that affect the university.
Disclaimer Notice: These materials are presented here for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice on a particular matter. Legal advice must be tailored to the specific facts and circumstances relating to an issue. For legal advice on a particular university matter within your official responsibilities, please consult with a member of the Office of General Counsel.