HOUSE BILL 1239

File Code: Environment

Sponsored By:

Delegates Oaks, Bromwell, Cardin, Carter, C. Davis, Hammen, Hubbard, McHale, Murray, and Rosenberg

Entitled:

Environment - Reduction of Lead Risk - Permanent Relocation Payment

Synopsis:

Requiring an owner of an affected property who fails to comply with specified lead risk reduction requirements to, on request of the tenant, immediately release the tenant from the lease or rental agreement and pay to the tenant specified relocation expenses, not to exceed $1,500.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/13

First Reading Environmental Matters

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

3/27

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Nathaniel T. Oaks, District 41

Delegate Eric M. Bromwell, District 8

Delegate Jon S. Cardin, District 11

Delegate Jill P. Carter, District 41

Delegate Clarence Davis, District 45

Delegate Peter A. Hammen, District 46

Delegate James W. Hubbard, District 23A

Delegate Brian K. McHale, District 46

Delegate Gareth E. Murray, District 20

Delegate Samuel I. Rosenberg, District 41

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS -see also- CONSERV; NAT RSRCES; POLLUT

HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES -see also- ASBESTOS; RADIATN.

HOUSING -see also- APARTMENTS; CONDOMINIUMS; MOBILE HOMES

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

LEASES AND RENT

Bill affects the following Statute:

Environment

( 6-825 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered