HOUSE BILL 992

File Code: Real Property Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 601

Sponsored By:

Delegate Marriott

Entitled:

Residential Leases - Termination - Accident or Serious Illness

Synopsis:

Limiting the liability of a tenant who terminates a specified residential lease due to an accident or serious illness of the tenant or a member of the tenant's family residing at the property; requiring a tenant to provide a notice of termination within a specified time; and requiring a tenant to surrender possession of the property to the landlord within a specified time.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/8

First Reading Economic Matters

2/13

Hearing 3/7 at 1:00 p.m.

3/18

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH

LANDLORD AND TENANT -see also- EVICTION; LEASES & RENT; etc.

LEASES AND RENT

NOTICES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Real Property

( 8-215 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered