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MD HB1114
MD HB1114Real Property - Landlord and Tenant - Procedures for Failure to Pay Rent, Breach of Lease, and Tenant Holding Over
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Introduced
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
In Committee
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
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 establishes new procedures and requirements for landlords when executing a warrant of restitution against tenants for failure to pay rent, breach of lease, or holding over. Key provisions include: requiring landlords to provide tenants with 14-day advance written notice before executing a warrant; allowing tenants a 10-day period after eviction to reclaim personal property; and specifying how landlords must dispose of abandoned property. The bill also allows tenants to seek damages, attorney's fees, and other remedies if a landlord violates these new requirements. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2024 and apply only prospectively.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (9)
Jen Terrasa (D)*,
Vanessa Atterbeary (D),
Eric Ebersole (D),
Kris Fair (D),
Jessica Feldmark (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Nicole Williams (D),
Last Action
House Environment and Transportation Hearing (13:00:00 2/27/2024 ) (on 02/27/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1114?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1114f.pdf |
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