Section 8-5A-01 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Legal occupant” means an occupant who resides on the premises with the actual knowledge and permission of the landlord. (c) “Offender” means a person who commits an act of domestic violence or commits a sexual assault offense. (d) “Peace order” means an enforceable final peace order. (e) “Protective […]
Section 8-5A-02 – Termination of Lease
(a) Subject to the requirements of subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a tenant may terminate the tenant’s future liability under a residential lease if the tenant or legal occupant is: (1) A victim of domestic violence; or (2) A victim of sexual assault. (b) If a tenant or legal occupant is a victim of domestic violence or […]
Section 8-5A-03 – Notice — Victim of Domestic Violence
(a) If a tenant or legal occupant is a victim of domestic violence, the tenant may terminate the tenant’s future liability under a residential lease under § 8–5A–02 of this subtitle if the tenant provides the landlord with written notice by first–class mail or hand delivery of an intent to vacate the premises and notice of […]
Section 8-5A-04 – Notice — Victim of Sexual Assault
(a) If a tenant or legal occupant is a victim of sexual assault, the tenant may terminate the tenant’s future liability under a residential lease under § 8–5A–02 of this subtitle if the tenant provides the landlord with written notice by first–class mail or hand delivery of an intent to vacate the leased premises, including the […]
Section 8-5A-05 – Action for Possession of Property
(a) This section applies to an action for possession of property under § 8–402.1 of this title against a tenant or legal occupant who is a victim of domestic violence or a victim of sexual assault in which the basis for the alleged breach is an act or acts of domestic violence or sexual assault. (b) (1) A […]
Section 8-5A-06 – Written Request to Change Locks
(a) A person who is a victim of domestic violence or a victim of sexual assault and who is a tenant under a residential lease may provide to the landlord a written request to change the locks of the leased premises if the protective order or peace order issued for the benefit of the tenant or […]