Authorizing a judge, in an action for repossession of residential premises for failure to pay rent, to extend the time for the surrender of the premises for up to 30 days after the trial if the employer of the tenant who is the major wage earner certifies that the tenant was laid off or furloughed for reasons beyond the tenant’s control; and authorizing an administrative judge of any district to stay the execution of a warrant of restitution of a residential property for up to 30 days under specified circumstances.
SB853
Landlord and Tenant – Stay of Eviction – Reasons for Nonpayment Beyond Tenant’s
Authorizing a judge, in an action for repossession of residential premises for failure to pay rent, to extend the time for the surrender of the premises for up to 30 days after the trial if the employer of the tenant who is the major wage earner certifies that the tenant was laid off or furloughed for reasons beyond the tenant’s control; and authorizing an administrative judge of any district to stay the execution of a warrant of restitution of a residential property for up to 30 days under specified circumstances.
Session:
2010 Regular Session
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Status
Bill Text
| Date | Bill Type | Click here for Bill Details (PDF) |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-02-11 | http://mlis.state.md.us/2010rs/bills/sb/sb0853f.pdf |
Votes
| Date | Action | Vote | Document |
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Amendments
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Bill History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2010-03-29 | Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings Withdrawn |
| 2010-03-16 | Hearing cancelled |
| 2010-02-12 | Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2010-02-12 | Re-referred Judicial Proceedings |
| 2010-02-11 | First Reading Senate Rules |
Sponsors
| Name | District |
|---|---|
| Charles Muse | SD-026 |