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House debates eviction-procedure bill; members question 10‑day holding requirement for tenant belongings
Summary
Lawmakers debated amendments to a landlord-tenant bill that requires landlords to hold or store tenants’ personal property for a 10‑day period after a warrant of restitution is executed; the bill was special-ordered for further consideration after extended practical questions from members.
House consideration of "House 7 67" included extended floor discussion about procedures landlords must follow after a tenant is evicted, how long personal property must be held and whether landlords may recover related costs.
A floor leader described the bill as a response to a federal court ruling and said the legislation attempts to bring Maryland’s practices into constitutional compliance. "Judge Wilkinson of the fourth circuit said ... Todman versus City of Baltimore ... held ... the city's process for evictions and reclamation period unconstitutional," the floor leader said on the floor. He…
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