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Maryland House of DelegatesHB 767

Real Prprty - Lndlrd and Tnnt - Prcdrs for Failure to Pay Rent, Breach of Lease, and Tnnt Holding Over (Tnnt Possessions Rcvry Act)

Failed 41–90Party-line

What it does: On the version voted Apr 7, 2025: Requires landlords to give tenants written notice at least six days before a scheduled eviction, by mail, door posting and email or text when known, bars sheriffs from evicting without court approval if they believe notice was not given, and lets tenants sue over violations. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Special Orders · Favorable with amendments adp - ON 2ND RDG · FLA Del. Morgan, M. /583029/1

Amends the bill to change its rule on waiving the right to reclaim property after an eviction: if the landlord and tenant agree on a date and time for the tenant to reclaim it, the tenant may waive that right. The bill had barred waiver. (AI-written)

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The tally

Yes 41 · No 90 · Not voting 10

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats3899
Republicans3811

Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 4 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (141)

Yes 41

No 90

Not voting 10

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.