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MD HB1316

MD HB1316
Real Property – Holding Over – Expedited Hearing and Service of Summons for Active Duty Service Member


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Introduced
02/09/2024
In Committee
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
03/14/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring a District Court to hold a hearing on a tenant holding over within 45 days after a landlord makes a complaint if the landlord or the landlord's spouse is on active duty with the United States military; and authorizing a private process server to serve a summons if the constable or sheriff fails to serve the summons within 10 days after the summons is issued by the court.

AI Summary

This bill requires a District Court to hold a hearing on a tenant holding over within 45 days after a landlord makes a complaint if the landlord or the landlord's spouse is on active duty with the United States military. Additionally, the bill authorizes a private process server to serve a summons if the constable or sheriff fails to serve the summons within 10 days after the summons is issued by the court. The bill aims to expedite the eviction process for active duty service members and their spouses who are seeking to regain possession of their property.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 3/21/2024 ) (on 03/21/2024)

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