Real Property - Residential Lease - Terminology
Sponsor: Sean A. Stinnett (District 41)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Real PropertyStatus: Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters; Withdrawn (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Replacing the term 'landlord' with 'residential housing provider' and 'tenant' with 'resident' in the context of residential leases.
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Testimony (3)
MGA witness listFAV 1FavorableUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Stinnett, Delegate Stinnettlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Hill, Matt | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Wilpone-Welborn, Kira | Consumer Protection Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General | Written (PDF) |