MD HB1346 | 2021 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 12 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-03-12 - Hearing canceled
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Establishing that a substantial loss of income due to a declared catastrophic health emergency is an affirmative defense to an eviction proceeding against certain tenants for the failure to pay rent under certain circumstances; and prohibiting a court from entering a judgment for possession or repossession against a tenant if the tenant can demonstrate a substantial loss of income.

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Title

Landlord and Tenant - Eviction Proceedings - Catastrophic Health Emergencies

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2021-03-12HouseHearing canceled
2021-02-24HouseHearing 3/15 at 1:30 p.m.
2021-02-23HouseRereferred to Judiciary
2021-02-12HouseFirst Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Public Safety143A-01(n/a)See Bill Text
Real Property8901(n/a)See Bill Text
Real Property8902(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


Bill Comments

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