(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Affected dwelling unit” has the meaning stated in § 7-309 of the Public Utilities Article.
(3) “Landlord” has the meaning stated in § 7-309 of the Public Utilities Article.
(4) “Tenant” has the meaning stated in § 7-309 of the Public Utilities Article.
(5) “Utility service” has the meaning stated in § 7-309 of the Public Utilities Article.
(6) “Utility service provider” has the meaning stated in § 7-309 of the Public Utilities Article.
Payments to utility service provider deducted from rent
(b) A tenant may deduct from rent due to a landlord the amount of payments made to a utility service provider for utility service if:
(1) An oral or written lease for an affected dwelling unit requires the landlord to pay the utility bill; and
(2)(i) The tenant pays all or part of the utility bill, including payments made on a new utility service account; or
(ii) The tenant pays any security deposit required to obtain a new utility service account.
Tenant’s rights not waivable
(c) A tenant's rights under this section may not be waived in any lease.
Credits
Added by Acts 2013, c. 326, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2014; Acts 2013, c. 327, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2014.
MD Code, Real Property, § 8-212.3, MD REAL PROP § 8-212.3
Current with legislation effective through June 1, 2023, from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
