§14–607.

    (a)    An answer to a complaint under this subtitle shall be verified and shall set forth:

        (1)    Any claim the defendant has to the property that is the subject of the action;

        (2)    Any facts tending to controvert any material allegations of the complaint that the defendant does not wish to be taken as true; and

        (3)    A statement of any new matter constituting a defense.

    (b)    If the defendant disclaims any interest in the title of the property in the answer or allows judgment to be taken without answer, the plaintiff may not recover costs.