Bill > HB767

This bill modifies Maryland's landlord-tenant law by establishing new procedures for eviction notices and warrant of restitution execution. The key changes include reducing the advance notice period for eviction from 14 to 6 days, requiring landlords to provide notice through multiple methods (first-class mail, front door posting, and electronic communication if possible), and mandating specific content in the eviction notice. The bill requires landlords to include details like the court case number, tenant's name, property address, scheduled eviction date, redemption rights (if applicable), and a warning about potential loss of personal property. The notice must also provide contact information for legal assistance. If a landlord fails to properly notify a tenant, the sheriff may not execute the eviction warrant without a court order. The bill eliminates previous provisions about tenants' 10-day property retrieval period and changes how abandoned property might be handled. The law will apply only to new eviction cases filed after its effective date of October 1, 2025, and does not retroactively affect existing cases. Additionally, the bill preserves local jurisdictions' ability to establish additional notice requirements or penalties related to eviction procedures.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0767?ys=2025RS