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Maryland House passes 10‑day landlord reclamation measure after floor debate
Summary
The House approved House Bill 767 to require landlords to hold evicted tenants' personal property for 10 days after eviction; supporters framed it as dignity for tenants and children, opponents warned of practical burdens on small landlords and possible unintended consequences.
Annapolis, March 7, 2025 — The Maryland House approved House Bill 767 on third reading after floor debate that focused on a 10‑day reclamation period landlords must provide for possessions left after eviction.
The bill requires landlords, after eviction and a judgment of possession, to hold a tenant’s personal property for an additional 10 days. Supporters described the legislation as restoring dignity — keeping a child’s toys, family photos and personal items from being dumped on the street. “It would mean that [children] would not have to deal with the indignity of their Elmo dolls and their…
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