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MarylandHB 07672025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Real Property - Landlord and Tenant - Procedures for Failure to Pay Rent, Breach of Lease, and Tenant Holding Over

Sponsored By: Jen Terrasa (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Real PropertyAbandoned PropertyAnimals -see also- Birds; Dogs; Domestic An; Horses; LivestkAttorneys' FeesCourts -see also- AppCt; Circuit; District; Orphans'; etc.DamagesDistrict CourtsElectronic CommunicationEvictionFood -see also- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood; Milk; etc.Hazardous and Toxic Substances -see also- Asbestos; RadiatnHuman Rights -see also- Civil Rights and Social EquityLandlords and TenantsLeases and RentNegligence -see also- Medical MalpracticeNoticesPersonal PropertyPostal ServicePrices -see also- Consumer Price IndexRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsRestitutionSafety -see also- Occupational SafetySheriffsSignaturesTimeViolence -see also- Domestic Violence; Hate CrimesWarrants

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 2 mixed.

Renters lose this section’s belongings protections

Beginning October 1, 2025, the law removes this section’s 10-day right to recover belongings after a court-ordered eviction. It also removes this section’s free-storage rule and the requirement to make belongings available for pickup. The repeal removes this section’s rules on abandoned property, disposal, and landlord liability.

Renters can face eviction notice fees

Beginning October 1, 2025, landlords may charge tenants for providing the required eviction notice. The charge cannot exceed actual expenses or $5 per notice, whichever is less. Landlords do not have to charge this fee.

Local eviction notice periods can vary

Beginning October 1, 2025, local governments can change the standard 6-day notice period before residential eviction. They can shorten it to as few as 4 days or lengthen it to as many as 14 days. They can also set penalties for breaking notice rules. Renters’ notice periods therefore depend on local law.

New eviction notices and renter safeguards

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland landlords must give written notice at least 6 days before a scheduled residential eviction. They must use first-class mail with a mailing certificate and post the notice, keeping a date-stamped photo. They must also send electronic notice if they know or have the tenant’s email address or cellphone number. Notices must give case details, eviction dates, contact information, belongings warnings, legal-help contacts, and any payment needed to stop eviction. Sheriffs must pause and seek court review if they reasonably believe notice was missing or the tenant paid to stop eviction. The court must cancel the eviction warrant if required notice was not given. These new procedures exclude unpaid-rent, lease-breach, and holding-over cases filed before October 1, 2025.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jen Terrasa

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Gabriel Acevero

    Democratic • House

  • Nick Allen

    Democratic • House

  • Atterbeary

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Dylan Behler

    Democratic • House

  • Regina T. Boyce

    Democratic • House

  • Eric Ebersole

    Democratic • House

  • Kris Fair

    Democratic • House

  • Jessica Feldmark

    Democratic • House

  • Linda Foley

    Democratic • House

  • Anne Healey

    Democratic • House

  • Terri L. Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Aaron M. Kaufman

    Democratic • House

  • Mary A. Lehman

    Democratic • House

  • Julie Palakovich Carr

    Democratic • House

  • Cheryl E. Pasteur

    Democratic • House

  • Robbyn Lewis

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Ruth

    Democratic • House

  • Dana Stein

    Democratic • House

  • Vaughn Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer White Holland

    Democratic • House

  • Jheanelle K. Wilkins

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole A. Williams

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 339 • No: 371

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 97 • No: 41 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 4/4/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 32 • No: 12

House vote • 3/17/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 93 • No: 42 • Other: 4

House vote • 3/15/2025

Floor Amendment {583029/1 (Delegate M. Morgan) Rejected

Yes: 41 • No: 90 • Other: 6

House vote • 3/15/2025

Floor Amendment {893023/1 (Delegate Adams) Rejected

Yes: 38 • No: 95 • Other: 4

House vote • 3/15/2025

Floor Amendment {973624/1 (Delegate R. Long) Rejected

Yes: 38 • No: 91 • Other: 8

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 563

    5/13/2025

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/7/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (97-41)

    4/7/2025House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/7/2025House

  5. Third Reading Passed (32-12)

    4/4/2025Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/4/2025Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments {343829/1 Adopted

    4/4/2025Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    4/4/2025Senate

  9. Referred Judicial Proceedings

    3/17/2025Senate

  10. Third Reading Passed (93-42)

    3/17/2025House

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/15/2025House

  12. Floor Amendment {893023/1 (Delegate Adams) Rejected (38-95)

    3/15/2025House

  13. Floor Amendment {973624/1 (Delegate R. Long) Rejected (38-91)

    3/15/2025House

  14. Floor Amendment {583029/1 (Delegate M. Morgan) Rejected (41-90)

    3/15/2025House

  15. Motion Special Order until 03/15 (Delegate M. Morgan) Adopted

    3/14/2025House

  16. Favorable with Amendments {173822/1 Adopted

    3/14/2025House

  17. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/14/2025House

  18. Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/29/2025House

  19. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    1/29/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/13/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/7/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/15/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/29/2025

    PDF

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