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MD HB867

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Frank Conaway

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Maryland Real Property § 14–132 to require that property must be conspicuously posted against trespass or loitering before the wrongful detainer provisions can be used to recover possession
  • Under existing law, wrongful detainer is defined as holding possession of real property without the right of possession, and property owners can file a written complaint in District Court to seek restitution
  • The new posting requirement is added as an additional condition limiting when the wrongful detainer statute applies, alongside existing exceptions for court-ordered possession, landlord-tenant remedies under Title 8, and other statutory means of recovering possession
  • Introduced by Delegate Conaway on February 4, 2026, and assigned to the House Judiciary Committee
  • Effective date is October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Real Property - Actions for Wrongful Detainer - Required Postings

Notices

Last Action

Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2026

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