2003 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 638

File Code: Real Property
Sponsored By:
Delegate Owings
Entitled:
Real Property - Residential Lease - Reservation Fee

Synopsis:

Authorizing a landlord to require a reservation fee from a prospective tenant; setting the amount of the reservation fee; prohibiting the landlord from simultaneously holding more than one reservation fee for a unit; authorizing the landlord to apply the reservation fee to any loss or damage suffered if the prospective tenant fails to execute the lease and occupy the unit; and requiring the landlord to return the reservation fee if the prospective tenant executes the lease and occupies the unit.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/7
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/12
Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES
LANDLORD AND TENANT -see also- EVICTION; LEASES & RENT; etc.
LEASES AND RENT
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Real Property
( 8-213 , 8-213.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered