MD HB229

District Court must schedule a hearing within 45 days of a landlord's complaint to repossess property from a holdover tenant when the landlord or landlord's spouse is on active duty with the U.S. military

Eligibility requires the military member to have relocated to Maryland as a direct result of active duty, intend to occupy the property after judgment, and submit supporting documentation with the complaint

Private process servers may serve summons if the county constable or sheriff fails to serve within 10 days of court issuance

Amends Section 8-402 of the Maryland Real Property Article

Effective date: October 1, 2025