HOUSE BILL 1403

File Code: Real Property

Sponsored By:

Delegate Weir

Entitled:

Landlord and Tenant - Tenant's Right to Redeem Leased Premises Before Eviction - Payment by Certified Check or Money Order

Synopsis:

Changing, in an action for summary ejectment when a landlord is awarded a judgment of restitution, the method by which a tenant may pay a landlord or landlord's agent all past due rent amounts and costs in order to redeem the warrant of restitution for the leased premises; eliminating the tenant's right to pay specified amounts in cash; requiring the tenant to pay by certified check or money order; and making conforming changes in the law to redeem leased premises in a mobile home park.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/10

First Reading Environmental Matters

2/15

Hearing 3/9 at 1:00 p.m.

3/23

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CHECKS

EVICTION

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

LEASES AND RENT

MOBILE HOMES

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Real Property

( 8-401 , 8A-1701 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered