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MD SB992
MD SB992Real Property - Landlord and Tenant - Procedures for Failure to Pay Rent, Breach of Lease, and Tenant Holding Over
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Introduced
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
In Committee
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring a landlord to provide certain notice to a tenant when a court has issued a warrant of restitution for a failure of a tenant to pay rent, a breach of lease, or a tenant holding over under certain circumstances; establishing certain procedures and requirements for the execution of a warrant for repossession; providing for the disposition of certain personal property following the execution of a warrant of restitution; etc.
AI Summary
This bill requires landlords to provide certain notice to tenants when a court has issued a warrant of restitution for failure to pay rent, breach of lease, or tenant holding over. It establishes procedures and requirements for the execution of a warrant for repossession, including the disposition of personal property following the execution of the warrant. The bill also provides for remedies if the landlord violates the notice requirements, such as actual damages, attorney's fees, and injunctive relief. The bill applies only prospectively from its effective date of October 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 3/7/2024 ) (on 03/07/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0992?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0992f.pdf |
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