Real Property - Nuisance Actions - Rodent Harborage
What this bill does
Authorizing an individual to bring a nuisance action for damages caused by rodent harborage on real property against an owner of the property; defining 'rodent harborage' as a condition that provides sustenance or shelter for rodents, promotes their reproduction and continued existence on a property, creates or contributes to property damage, is injurious to public health and safety, or obstructs the reasonable use of the property; and authorizing the court to award compensatory and punitive damages to a prevailing plaintiff.
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 (8)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Grammer, Delegate Grammerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Washington, Ryanlobbyist | Apartment and Office Building Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Popham, Brysonlobbyist | Building Owners and Managers of Greater Baltimore | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Hypolite, Crystal | Housing Authority of Baltimore City | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Howard, Katherinelobbyist | Regional Management, Inc. | Oral |
| UNF | Castelli, Williamlobbyist | Rifkin, Weiner, Livingston LLC | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Greenfield, Aaronlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | EGAN, KIMBERLY | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |