§8–205.2.

    (a)    In this section, “utility service provider” has the same meaning stated in § 8–205.1 of this subtitle.

    (b)    (1)    This section applies only to a landlord of a building that contains five or fewer residential dwelling units.

        (2)    This section does not apply to a landlord that requires a tenant, under an oral or written lease, to pay water, sewer, gas, or electric bills directly to the utility service provider.

    (c)    A landlord that requires a tenant to make payments for water, sewer, gas, or electric utility services to the landlord shall:

        (1)    Use a written lease that provides notice that the tenant is responsible for making payments for water, sewer, gas, or electric utility services to the landlord; and

        (2)    Provide a copy of the water, sewer, gas, or electric utility bill to the tenant.