Bill > H1675

This bill aims to promote housing stability by amending the existing laws related to the recovery of withheld rent. The key provisions of the bill are as follows: 1. The bill eliminates the ability of landlords to immediately regain possession of a property if the tenant claims the landlord has failed to maintain the property, as long as the tenant meets certain requirements. 2. The bill gives the court the authority to require the tenant to pay the fair market value of the premises as use and occupation fees while the case is being decided, if the landlord requests a rent escrow arrangement. 3. The bill also states that if the tenant fails to comply with the court's rent escrow order, the court must schedule the matter for an expedited bench trial and make any other necessary orders. Overall, the bill aims to balance the rights of landlords and tenants during disputes over the condition of the rental property and the payment of rent.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1675