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SB 442

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Charles Sydnor

SB 442 restructures Maryland eviction procedures for non-payment, lease breaches, and holdovers, balancing tenant protections with landlord remedies through modified notice and court processes.

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Bill Summary · SB 442

Legislative bill overview

SB 442 modifies Maryland's eviction procedures for non-payment of rent, lease breaches, and tenant holdovers. The bill restructures the legal processes landlords must follow to remove tenants, including changes to notice requirements, court procedures, and timelines for eviction cases.

Why is this important

Eviction law directly affects housing stability for renters and cash flow for property owners. Changes to these procedures impact thousands of Maryland tenants and landlords annually, influencing how quickly people can lose housing and how quickly property owners can regain possession of units.

Potential points of contention

  • Tenant protection vs. landlord efficiency: Amendments may extend timelines or add notice requirements, helping tenants prepare but potentially delaying landlords' ability to remove non-paying tenants or resolve breaches
  • Scope of "breach": Defining what constitutes a lease breach serious enough to warrant eviction could disadvantage either party depending on how narrowly or broadly the language is written
  • Court resources: Changes to procedural requirements may increase court workload, affecting case processing times and judicial efficiency across the state

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

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