HOUSE BILL 720

File Code: Real Property Prior Year Introduction As: SB 364/95 - JPR

Sponsored By:

Delegate Boston

Entitled:

Baltimore City - Residential Leases - Tenant Liability

Synopsis:

Altering a provision governing certain tenant liability arising out of residential leases in Baltimore City to tenants who receive Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) or assistance under the State Public Assistance Programs Act; and increasing to 6 months the maximum number of months of rent for which specified tenants can be held liable to a landlord for the landlord's loss of rent.

Legislative History

House Action

2/1

First Reading Economic Matters

2/7

Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.

3/13

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

BALTIMORE CITY

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS

DAMAGES

LANDLORD AND TENANT -see also- EVICTION, LEASES AND RENT

LEASES AND RENT -see also- EVICTION

LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN

WELFARE -see also- SOCIAL SERVICES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Real Property

( 8-212 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available