2003 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 976

File Code: Real Property
Sponsored By:
Delegates Bobo and James
Entitled:
Residential Landlord and Tenant - Ratio Utility System - Prohibition

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a residential landlord from using a ratio utility system to charge tenants for the cost of utilities used; defining a "ratio utility system"; authorizing a landlord to bill a tenant separately for the actual cost of utilities used including an administrative fee; establishing specified penalties; establishing exemptions from the Act's scope; and establishing an exception for an undifferentiated rent or lease payment.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/14
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
2/27
Re-referred Environmental Matters
2/28
Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Elizabeth Bobo, District 12B
Delegate Mary-Dulany James, District 34A
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES
LANDLORD AND TENANT -see also- EVICTION; LEASES & RENT; etc.
LEASES AND RENT
PENALTIES
UTILITIES -see also- HIGH VOLTAGE LINES; TELEPHONES; WATER
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