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HB 80·MD·house

Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases - Fee Disclosures

FailedFiled Aug 13, 2025
Sponsor: Vogel
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Hearing (Senate)

Mar 25, 2026

Summary

The bill requires landlords who rent four or more residential units to give prospective tenants a written, itemized list of any fees, showing the amount, basis, type (mandatory or optional) and when it’s due. It bars landlords from imposing any mandatory fee that isn’t disclosed, makes such undisclosed lease provisions void, and lets tenants sue for violations with possible treble damages. The rule applies only to leases signed or renewed on or after Oct. 1, 2026.

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History

  1. Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
  2. Referred Judicial Proceedings
  3. Third Reading Passed
  4. Second Reading Passed with Amendments
  5. Favorable with Amendments {
  6. Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
  7. Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
  8. First Reading Economic Matters
  9. Pre-filed

Sponsors

  • Vogel · sponsor

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