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Legislation


2007 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 406

File Code: Real Property
Sponsored By:
Delegates Weir, Boteler, and Minnick
Entitled:
Real Property - Landlord Liability for Injury or Damage - Requirements

Synopsis:

Establishing that a landlord is not liable for injury or damage caused by a condition in a residential rental unit unless the landlord knew or had reason to know of the condition that caused the injury or damage and had a reasonable opportunity to correct the condition; providing that the Act does not alter specified rights and remedies and does not prohibit a tenant from reporting specified code violations; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action
2/5
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/7
Hearing 3/1 at 1:00 p.m.
2/8
Hearing cancelled
Re-assigned Judiciary
2/13
Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
3/5
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Michael H. Weir, Jr., District 6
Delegate Joseph C. Boteler, III, District 8
Delegate Joseph J. Minnick, District 6

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Landlord and Tenant -see also- Eviction; Leases & Rent; etc.
Liability -see also- Good Samaritan

Bill affects the following Statute:

Real Property
( 8-211.2 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered
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