MD SB530 | 2021 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future SB223
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-02-15 - Hearing 2/26 at 2:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 22 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-02-15 - Hearing 2/26 at 2:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Increasing, from not more than $18 to not less than $120, the surcharge that the District Court is required to assess per civil case for summary ejectment, tenant holding over, and breach of lease that seeks a judgment for possession of residential property against a residential tenant; requiring the District Court to assess the surcharge against a landlord and prohibiting the court from awarding or assigning the surcharge against a residential tenant; etc.
Title
Landlord and Tenant - Eviction Actions - Filing Surcharge and Prohibited Lease Provisions
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-15 | Senate | Hearing 2/26 at 2:00 p.m. |
| 2021-02-15 | Senate | Hearing canceled |
| 2021-01-27 | Senate | Hearing 2/18 at 11:00 a.m. |
| 2021-01-22 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Same As/Similar To
SB530 (Carry Over) 2021-02-15 - Hearing 2/26 at 2:00 p.m.
HB729 (Crossfiled) 2021-01-26 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:30 p.m.
HB729 (Crossfiled) 2021-01-26 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:30 p.m.
Subjects
Civil Actions
Courts and Court Personnel - Statewide
District Courts
Eviction
Fees
Landlord and Tenant
Leases and Rent
Real Property
Courts and Court Personnel - Statewide
District Courts
Eviction
Fees
Landlord and Tenant
Leases and Rent
Real Property
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 7 | 301 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Real Property | 8 | 208 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Real Property | 8 | 401 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0530?ys=2021RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/sb/sb0530f.pdf |
