Real Property - Expedited Wrongful Detainer Proceedings - Property for Sale or Lease
This bill speeds up eviction cases when a property is listed for sale or lease. It requires courts to hold expedited hearings, serve notice in person or post it conspicuously on the property, and issue eviction warrants within a set timeframe if the landlord wins. The law applies only to cases where the property was advertised for sale or lease at the time the lawsuit began, directly affecting landlords seeking to quickly regain possession for sale or rental purposes. It modifies existing Maryland law (Section 14-132 of the Real Property Article) to streamline these proceedings.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 9, 2024
Last action Mar 4, 2025
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7
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Committee
1
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
First Reading Judiciary
lower
Aug 9, 2024
Introduced
Pre-filed
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jackie Addison
DDemocratic
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