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Original
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Opposite
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Landlord and Tenant - Residential Housing - Rental Applications and Tenant Screening
Sponsored by
Delegate Stewart
Status
In the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Analysis
Synopsis
Prohibiting a landlord from collecting an application fee unless the rental unit is available or will become available within 30 days of receiving the application; requiring a landlord to provide certain written disclosures before accepting an application or screening fee; prohibiting a landlord from taking certain adverse actions against a prospective tenant unless a landlord provides certain written notice to the prospective tenant; prohibiting a landlord from taking certain actions relating to certain records; etc.
Committees
Original:
Economic Matters
Details
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
1/15/2026
Legislative Date
1/15/2026
Action
First Reading Economic Matters
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 1/15/2026 1/15/2026 First Reading Economic Matters
Subjects
Statutes
Last Updated: 1/15/2026 12:02 AM
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