HOUSE BILL 976

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