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Committee opens in rem foreclosure measure but defers public testimony

Housing and Economic Development Committee · February 24, 2026
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Summary

Council Bill 25-0080 on in rem foreclosure for vacant structures was introduced and discussed; the sponsor and law department described narrowing the bill to vacant/abandoned properties and adding market-value language, but the committee recessed the item and will return after staff review of amendments.

Chair James Torrance opened the hearing on Council Bill 25-0080, which would authorize an in rem foreclosure process for vacant and abandoned properties in Baltimore City. Councilwoman Odette Ramos, sponsor, said this 'in rem 2' path is intended for properties whose liens are below assessed value and that she had worked…

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