Real Estate

Working with the Office of Real Estate, and other UMD units, OGC advises clients on real property matters relating to the ownership, construction, leasing and management of UMD property and facilities. Projects include land acquisition and disposition, maintenance, construction, renovation, leasing with outside/third parties, capital improvement projects, and environmental matters. Attorneys draft, negotiate, and review documents relating to real property and construction transactions.

The categories of real property matters and contact information below should assist you with getting started with the right procedure and process.

Acquisitions & Dispositions:
Administration & Finance – Real Estate Division
E-mail contact: realestate@umd.edu

Leases & Licenses:
General: Administration & Finance – Real Estate Division
E-mail contact: realestate@umd.edu

Research Use: UMD follows certain procedures for the temporary use of UMD facilities for research purposes. There is a policy on use of UMD facilities for research by non-university users. Please see the related section below, “Temporary Use of UMD Facilities”.

Start-ups/Incubators: Two UMD Units have start-up programs. The contacts are:
Dept. of Engineering - mtechventures@umd.edu
Office of Innovation and Economic Development – jlenzer@umd.edu

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 – mguenzle@umd.edu

Right of Entries & Easements:
Administration & Finance – Real Estate Division
E-mail contact: realestate@umd.edu

Temporary Use of UMD Facilities:
By UMD Units – Contact the Department Chair, who will contact OGC.
By Third Parties – Contact the Department Chair, who will contact OGC or
Administration & Finance – Real Estate Division at realestate@umd.edu.
Additional pertinent information for temporary use arrangements follows:

Use of Facilities by Non-UM User for Research-Related Purposes:
UMD researchers, including students, have access to a wide array of research facilities. Occasionally a faculty start-up or another non-UMD individual or entity requires short- term use of UMD’s research facilities to support UMD’s research and educational efforts. UMD’s Policy on Use of University Facilities by Non-University Users for Research- Related Activities (see link below) provides guidance on how external individuals and entities may request access to and use of UMD research facilities. 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. Learn More >>

Miscellaneous/ Special Real Estate Projects:
Administration & Finance – Real Estate Division
E-mail contact: realestate@umd.edu or
OGC Email Contact: tracey@umd.edu or call and ask for the Real Estate Counsel.