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MD SB919Real Property - Expedited Wrongful Detainer Proceedings - Property for Sale or Lease
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Introduced
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
In Committee
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Real Property - Expedited Wrongful Detainer Proceedings - Property for Sale or Lease FOR the purpose of requiring certain expedited proceedings in a wrongful detainer action if the property that is the subject of the action is, at the time of the complaint, advertised or listed for sale or lease by the complainant and requiring that notice of a hearing or appeal be served in person or, under certain circumstances, posted conspicuously on the property; requiring the District Court or the circuit court to issue a warrant within a certain number of hours if the court rules in favor of the complainant in an expedited wrongful detainer action; and generally relating to a wrongful detainer action for possession of real property. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Real Property Section 14-132 Annotated Code of Maryland (2015 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill requires expedited proceedings in a wrongful detainer action if the property that is the subject of the action is advertised or listed for sale or lease at the time the complaint is filed. The key provisions include: (1) the District Court must summon the person in possession immediately, in person, to appear within 5 days of the complaint being filed; (2) the District Court must issue a ruling within 2 days after the hearing; (3) appeals to the Circuit Court must be filed within 2 days of the District Court's judgment and the Circuit Court must hold a hearing within 3 days and issue its judgment within 2 days of the appeal hearing; and (4) if the court rules in favor of the complainant, a warrant must be issued to the sheriff within 24 hours to execute the order. The bill aims to expedite the process for regaining possession of real property that is for sale or lease.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First Reading Senate Rules (on 02/15/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0919?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0919f.pdf |
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