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§ 8-212.3. Deduction from rent for utility payments by tenant owed by landlord

MD Real Prop Code § 8-212.3 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.

(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.

(c)    A tenant’s rights under this section may not be waived in any lease.

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