1996 Regular Session

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