Fines for tenant eviction process violations
City of Annapolis
Summary
New first-reader legislation would set eviction notice requirements, regulate how tenants' belongings are handled, and attach a fines schedule. Both landlords and tenants have stakes in how this is written.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 12, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Fines for violations would be set in the FY2027 schedule accompanying the ordinance.
Tenants facing eviction would gain clearer protections for their notice and property.
Landlords could face new compliance requirements and penalties.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council (Special) - Oct 26, 2026
The council was scheduled to hold a public hearing on rules for evictions, including notice requirements and how evicted tenants' belongings must be handled, with penalties for violations.
Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Oct 21, 2026
A new fines schedule was proposed for violations of the tenant eviction process protections the city adopted in O-30-26. Landlords who violate the process could face penalties.
City Council (Regular) - Oct 12, 2026
New first-reader legislation would set eviction notice requirements, regulate how tenants' belongings are handled, and attach a fines schedule. Both landlords and tenants have stakes in how this is written.
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