Cal. Civ. Code § 8-313
Md. Code Ann., Real Property Art. Title 8 — Landlord and Tenant
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(a) The expense of removal of any goods from the leased premises to any other place for storage pending sale, including the expense of removal of goods which are affixed to the property, shall be included as a part of the costs of distress. (b) An officer does not incur liability for removal of goods which are affixed to the property. The officer may require the plaintiff to mail or deliver an indemnity bond to the officer to protect the officer from any claim for damage or injury to any person or property caused by the officer’s removal for sale of goods affixed to the property.
Maryland Real Property § 8-313 addresses the distress process, which is a legal mechanism allowing a landlord to seize a tenant's goods for unpaid rent. Under this provision, the costs of moving goods from the leased premises to a storage location—including goods that are physically attached to the property—are counted as part of the official distress costs. Additionally, the officer carrying out the removal is shielded from personal liability for detaching affixed goods, and may require the landlord (as plaintiff) to provide an indemnity bond before proceeding.
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Under Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-313, landlords initiating a distress action should be aware that all removal and storage expenses, including the cost of detaching goods affixed to the premises, are folded into the overall distress costs. If the executing officer requests an indemnity bond before removing affixed items, the landlord as plaintiff is responsible for furnishing that bond. Operators who pursue distress proceedings generally keep thorough records of all associated costs to ensure accurate accounting throughout the process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-313 is relevant to tenants whose belongings—including items attached to the rental property—may be subject to a distress action for unpaid rent. The provision means that removal and storage costs for those goods, even affixed ones, can be added to the total amount owed under the distress proceeding. Tenants who believe a distress action has been carried out improperly or that costs have been miscalculated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand the options available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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