Real Property - Wrongful Detainer Actions - Time of Hearing

HB 858 changes the timeline for holding hearings in eviction cases (wrongful detainer actions) in Maryland. It increases the deadline for scheduling a hearing after a complaint is filed from 10 business days to 14 calendar days. This affects landlords and tenants involved in eviction proceedings, as well as county courts handling these cases. The key change ensures hearings must occur within 14 days of filing, including weekends, rather than strictly business days. The bill directly alters the procedural timeline for resolving possession disputes over residential property.