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328 Journal of Proceedings Feb. 5, 2007
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
House Bill 406 – Delegates Weir, Boteler, and Minnick
AN ACT concerning
Real Property – Landlord Liability for Injury or Damage – Requirements
FOR the purpose of establishing that a landlord is not liable for injury or damage caused
by a certain condition in a residential rental unit unless the landlord knew or had
reason to know of the condition that caused the injury or damage and had a
reasonable opportunity to correct the condition; defining certain terms; providing
that this Act does not apply to certain matters or activities regulated under certain
provisions; providing that this Act does not alter certain rights and remedies and
does not prohibit a tenant from reporting certain code violations; and generally
relating to requirements for landlord liability for injury or damage.
BY adding to
Article – Real Property
Section 8–211.2
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2003 Replacement Volume and 2006 Supplement)
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Environmental Matters.
House Bill 407 – Delegates Weir, Boteler, and Minnick
AN ACT concerning
Breach of Lease – Tenant Protection from Imminent Danger
FOR the purpose of altering the period of notice that a landlord is required to give to
evict a tenant or the person in possession of the premises if the tenant or another
person breaches the lease by behaving in a certain manner that constitutes a danger
to certain persons or property; and generally relating to the period of notice a
landlord is required to give before making a complaint to the District Court to
repossess certain leased premises.
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article – Real Property
Section 8–402.1(a)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2003 Replacement Volume and 2006 Supplement)