Maryland HB313 regulates landlord-tenant interactions by restricting the use of tenant screening reports and prohibiting certain inquiries and.

Maryland HB313 amends the Commercial Law Article to include violations of its provisions as unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices. It prohibits landlords from requesting or considering information about a tenant's court proceeding or shielded record when evaluating a rental application. Landlords are also barred from inquiring about these matters, conditioning acceptance of an application on disclosure, or taking adverse action based on a tenant's refusal to disclose such information.

Maryland HB313 regulates landlord-tenant interactions by restricting the use of tenant screening reports and prohibiting certain inquiries and.

Maryland HB313 amends the Commercial Law Article to include violations of its provisions as unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices. It prohibits landlords from requesting or considering information about a tenant's court proceeding or shielded record when evaluating a rental application. Landlords are also barred from inquiring about these matters, conditioning acceptance of an application on disclosure, or taking adverse action based on a tenant's refusal to disclose such information.