Maryland HB774 regulates residential lease renewals and terminations, requiring landlords to provide good cause for nonrenewal or termination in.

Maryland HB774 amends the state's residential lease laws, specifically addressing the nonrenewal of leases and termination of holdover tenancies. The bill allows counties to adopt local laws requiring landlords to demonstrate good cause for these actions. It applies to landlords owning six or more residential rental units. Good cause includes substantial lease breaches, disorderly conduct, and failure to accept a new lease offer. The Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs must develop a disclosure form for landlords to use when seeking relief.

Maryland HB774 regulates residential lease renewals and terminations, requiring landlords to provide good cause for nonrenewal or termination in.

Maryland HB774 amends the state's residential lease laws, specifically addressing the nonrenewal of leases and termination of holdover tenancies. The bill allows counties to adopt local laws requiring landlords to demonstrate good cause for these actions. It applies to landlords owning six or more residential rental units. Good cause includes substantial lease breaches, disorderly conduct, and failure to accept a new lease offer. The Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs must develop a disclosure form for landlords to use when seeking relief.