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HB 767

Real Property - Landlord and Tenant - Procedures for Failure to Pay Rent, Breach of Lease, and Tenant Holding Over

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gabriel Acevero and 22 co-sponsors

Maryland HB 767 establishes revised eviction procedures with new notice requirements and timelines for landlord-tenant disputes over rent, lease breaches, and unlawful occupancy.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 563
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Bill Summary · HB 767

Legislative bill overview

HB 767 modifies Maryland's landlord-tenant eviction procedures, establishing new requirements and timelines for how landlords can pursue evictions due to non-payment of rent, lease breaches, or tenant holdovers. The bill creates structured notice and response periods before formal eviction proceedings can begin, and likely includes provisions affecting court processes and tenant protections during the eviction process.

Why is this important

Eviction procedures directly affect housing stability for renters and property income for landlords. Changes to these processes impact how quickly landlords can regain possession of units, how much notice tenants receive, and whether tenants have meaningful opportunity to cure lease violations before losing their homes. This balance affects both housing security and property rights across Maryland.

Potential points of contention

  • Notice periods and timelines: Disputes likely exist over whether new notice requirements adequately protect tenants or unreasonably delay landlords' ability to address non-payment and lease violations
  • Tenant cure rights: Questions around whether tenants should have opportunity to remedy breaches before eviction and whether this applies equally to non-payment and other violations
  • Procedural complexity: Changes may increase administrative burden on courts and landlords, potentially affecting small property owners differently than large firms

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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