Bill > HB1295

This bill requires landlords to provide air conditioning in certain residential rental units in Maryland. For newly constructed units, the requirement begins on June 1, 2024, and for units undergoing renovation that includes electrical or heating system replacement, the requirement begins on October 1, 2024. The bill specifies that landlords must maintain the temperature in units at or below 75 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months of June to September, either through centralized air conditioning systems or by ensuring tenants' individual systems are in good working order. The bill applies prospectively and does not affect building permits issued before its effective date of June 1, 2024.