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Gaithersburg staff says new state tenant-possession law already applies locally; city to publish landlord and tenant guidance
Summary
City staff told the council that House Bill 767 (Tenant Possessions Recovery Act), effective Oct. 1, 2025, is already incorporated into Gaithersburg’s Chapter 13 and that Neighborhood Services will circulate guidance to landlords and tenants in English and Spanish.
City staff briefed the Gaithersburg mayor and city council on Oct. 6 about changes under the Tenant Possessions Recovery Act (HB 767), which went into effect Oct. 1, 2025, and said the city’s recently adopted Chapter 13 already incorporates the law so no code amendment is required.
Tom Lonerganseager explained that HB 767 adds protections for renters, including requiring landlords to provide written notice at least six days before a sheriff executes a warrant of restitution. Staff said acceptable notice includes first-class mail with…
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