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

SB 442 (Tenant Possessions Recovery Act) requires landlords in Maryland to provide tenants with written notice before evicting them for unpaid rent, lease breaches, or holding over. It mandates that landlords give tenants 14 days to reclaim personal belongings after an eviction, prohibits immediately removing items into public view, and requires safe storage of belongings. The bill also delays evictions during extreme weather (e.g., temperatures below 32°F or severe storms) and sets a 5-day deadline to complete evictions once weather conditions end. These changes apply directly to landlords and tenants involved in eviction proceedings under Maryland law.