Real Property - Wrongful Detainer Actions - Time of Hearing
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Summary
The bill changes Maryland law so that a hearing on a wrongful‑detainer complaint must be held within 14 calendar days after the complaint is filed, instead of the current 10 business‑day limit. It also clarifies service procedures when the occupant cannot be located. The change affects landlords, tenants, and anyone holding property without legal right, and it aims to give courts a clearer schedule for these disputes.
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- Judiciary — Bill HearingJudiciary · Mar 4, 2026
History
- Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary
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- Conaway · sponsor
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