Commercial Leases - Force Majeure Clauses - Required
Sponsor: Frank M. Conaway, Jr. (District 40)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Real PropertyStatus: Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring that a commercial lease contain a clause that allocates the risk of loss if performance under the lease is hindered, delayed, or prevented due to certain events; requiring a certain force majeure clause to include certain events; and applying the Act prospectively.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 1FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Conaway, Delegate Conawaylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Walsh, Michaellobbyist | ICSC Maryland Government Relations Committee | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | O'Connell, William | MSBA Real Property Section Counsel | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ballentine, Tom | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFWalsh, MichaelICSC Maryland Government Relations CommitteeRegistered for: Ameresco; Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC; AthLife Foundation, The; Backpack; Capitol Strategies LLC; Children's Guild, The…