Real Property - Expedited Wrongful Detainer Proceedings - Property for Sale or Lease
Hearing (House)
Summary
The bill rewrites Maryland’s wrongful‑detainer law to speed up court action if the complainant is advertising the property for sale or lease. It sets tighter timelines for summons, hearings, appeals and warrant issuance, and requires personal service or conspicuous posting of notice. The changes would affect landlords, tenants and law‑enforcement officers handling evictions.
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- Economic Matters — Bill HearingEconomic Matters · Feb 26, 2026
History
- Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
- Hearing canceled (Economic Matters)
- Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
- First Reading Economic Matters and Judiciary
- Pre-filed
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- Addison · sponsor
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