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MD HB477
MD HB477Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases and Holdover Tenancies - Local Good Cause Termination Provisions
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Introduced
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
In Committee
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing a county, including Baltimore City, to adopt by local law or ordinance provisions prohibiting certain landlords of residential property from failing to renew a lease or from terminating a holdover tenancy without good cause; and establishing certain requirements for a local law or ordinance adopted in accordance with the Act.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes counties in Maryland, including Baltimore City, to adopt local laws or ordinances that prohibit certain landlords of residential rental properties with six or more units from failing to renew a lease or terminating a holdover tenancy (when a tenant continues to occupy the property after the lease expires) without "good cause." The bill defines specific grounds that would constitute "good cause," such as a tenant substantially breaching the lease, engaging in illegal activity, or repeatedly committing minor violations. The bill also requires landlords to provide written notice to tenants stating the good cause for not renewing a lease or terminating a holdover tenancy, and to plead specific facts demonstrating good cause in any eviction complaint filed under state law.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (13)
Jheanelle Wilkins (D)*,
Jackie Addison (D),
Nick Allen (D),
Regina Boyce (D),
Linda Foley (D),
Anne Healey (D),
Marvin Holmes (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Jeff Long (D),
Sara Love (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Vaughn Stewart (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 4/2/2024 ) (on 04/02/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0477?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0477t.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 873426/1 (Delegate Adams) Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0007/hb0477_87342601.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 413320/1 (Delegate Korman) Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0007/hb0477_41332001.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 703620/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0007/hb0477_70362001.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0477_ent.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0477f.pdf |
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