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§ 8-5A-03. Notice of intent to vacate premises as abuse victim

West's Annotated Code of MarylandReal PropertyEffective: June 1, 2022

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Real Property (Refs & Annos)
Title 8. Landlord and Tenant (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5a. Rental Housing--Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (Refs & Annos)
Effective: June 1, 2022
MD Code, Real Property, § 8-5A-03
Formerly cited as MD REAL PROP § 8-5A-04
§ 8-5A-03. Notice of intent to vacate premises as abuse victim
Currentness
In general
(a) If a tenant or legal occupant is a victim of abuse, the tenant may terminate the tenant's future liability under a residential lease under § 8-5A-02 of this subtitle if the tenant provides the landlord with written notice by first-class mail or hand delivery of an intent to vacate the leased premises, including the tenant's or legal occupant's status as a victim of abuse.
Copy of protective or peace orders included with notice
(b) The notice provided under subsection (a) of this section shall include:
(1) A copy of a protective order issued for the benefit of the tenant or legal occupant under § 4-506 of the Family Law Article;
(2) A copy of a peace order issued for the benefit of the tenant or legal occupant under § 3-1505 of the Courts Article for which the underlying act was an act of abuse; or
(3) A copy of a report by a qualified third party, provided that:
(i) The name and physical description of the alleged perpetrator are redacted; and
(ii) The report was signed by the qualified third party within the preceding 60 days.

Credits

Added as Real Property § 8-5A-04 by Acts 2010, c. 318, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010; Acts 2010, c. 319, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010. Amended by Acts 2011, c. 152, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2011. Renumbered as Real Property § 8-5A-03 and amended by Acts 2022, c. 34, § 3, eff. June 1, 2022.
MD Code, Real Property, § 8-5A-03, MD REAL PROP § 8-5A-03
Current through legislation effective through July 1, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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