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This bill modifies Maryland's real property law to provide special protections for landlords who are active duty military service members or military spouses seeking to repossess a property from a holdover tenant (a tenant who remains in a property after their lease has expired). Specifically, the bill requires that when a landlord or the landlord's spouse is on active military duty and intends to occupy the property, the District Court must schedule a hearing within 45 days after the landlord files a complaint. Additionally, if the county's constable or sheriff fails to serve the summons within 10 days of its issuance, a private process server is now authorized to serve the summons. These provisions aim to expedite the legal process for military service members who need to reclaim their property, recognizing the unique challenges they may face while serving in the military. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2025, and applies to situations where a landlord is seeking to recover possession of a property from a tenant who has stayed beyond the lease's expiration.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0032?ys=2025RS