Maryland House Bill 59: Real Property - Expedited Wrongful Detainer Proceedings - Property for Sale or Lease

Maryland · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

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 24 hours if the court rules in favor of the complainant in an expedited wrongful detainer action; etc.

Latest action

Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) (2026-02-09)

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