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House declines amendments to clarify court awards of late fees in residential leases bill
Summary
Delegates debated amendments to House Bill 273, which clarifies calculation of late-payment penalties in residential leases and references Real Property Article 8-401. Two floor amendments seeking to restrict judicial awards or add tenant-specific language were rejected; the bill was ordered printed for third reading.
Members discussed House Bill 273, a bill described on the floor as clarifying how late payment penalties for residential leases are calculated and enforced. Debate concentrated on whether courts should be required to award contractually agreed late fees and on the statutory language in Real Property Article —7-401.
A delegate offered an amendment arguing judges should not be allowed to award contract late fees in specified circumstances and read…
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