SB814

Residential Property - Service Agreement - Defunct Service Providers

Complete·5/26/26

Maryland SB814 regulates service agreements for residential property maintenance, voiding those with defunct providers.

Maryland SB814 amends the Real Property law to address service agreements for residential property maintenance. The bill voids service agreements with defunct providers, those effective for over a year, or those that bind subsequent purchasers, create liens, or allow unauthorized service transfers. Effective June 1, 2026, it allows property owners to seek voiding and damages in court for agreements violating these provisions.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

133 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 2

2:30 PM

House Economic Matters Hearing

Mar 11

1:00 PM

Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing

History

May 26

Senate

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 738

Apr 10

House

Third Reading Passed (133-0)

Apr 10

Senate

Returned Passed