Real Property – Commercial Lease Addendum – Liquidated Damages
Sponsor: Frank M. Conaway, Jr. (District 40)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Real PropertyStatus: Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring a landlord to pay $1,000 in liquidated damages to a tenant if the landlord violates the terms of an addendum to a commercial lease, unless a greater amount of liquidated damages are otherwise provided for under the terms of the lease agreement or the addendum.
AI analysis is off. Set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY to enable summaries, pros and cons, and questions.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 1FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Conaway, Delegate Conawaylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Popham, Brysonlobbyist | Bryson F. Popham, P.A. | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | May, Lisalobbyist | Maryland REALTORS | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ballentine, Tom | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFPopham, BrysonBryson F. Popham, P.A.Registered for: Agency Insurance Company of Maryland; Agency Services, Inc.; Army Alliance; Bryson F. Popham P.A.; Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Baltimore (BOMA); CVS Health…
UNFGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association