HOUSE BILL 7

File Code: Public Safety

Sponsored By:

Delegate Fulton

Entitled:

Elderly or Disabled Tenants - Out-of-Service Elevators

Synopsis:

Requiring a landlord or a landlord's agent to repair an out-of-service elevator located in a multifamily dwelling in which an elderly or disabled tenant resides within 48 hours of notification; and authorizing the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to assess a fine not exceeding $250 for each day an elevator is out of service.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

10/21

Pre-filed

1/8

First Reading Environmental Matters

1/22

Hearing 2/6 at 1:00 p.m.

2/17

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

APARTMENTS

DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND; DEAF; DEVELOPMENTAL

ELDERLY PERSONS

ELEVATORS

FINES

LABOR AND INDUSTRY, DIVISION OF

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

PENALTIES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Public Safety

( 12-817 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered