February 19, 2025
By Christian Olaniran
New legislation in Maryland would establish stricter requirements for landlords handling tenant evictions and property, requiring two weeks’ notice before executing eviction orders and giving tenants 10 days to reclaim possessions.
House Bill 767, titled the “Tenant Possessions Recovery Act,” would require landlords to notify tenants by first-class mail and post notices on front doors before executing warrants of restitution. Landlords would be prohibited from charging storage fees during the 10-day recovery period.
The bill, which would take effect October 1, 2025, also addresses weather-related delays, halting evictions during extreme conditions such as freezing temperatures or hurricanes. After the 10 days, landlords can sell, donate, or discard abandoned property but must return proceeds exceeding back rent and move-out costs.