Md. Code, Real Property § 8-5A-03
This is the official text of Md. Code, Real Property § 8-5A-03, part of Maryland’s Code, Real Property — governs real estate transactions and landlord-tenant law.
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§8–5A–03.
Official statutory text
(a) If a tenant or legal occupant is a victim of abuse, 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 tenant’s or legal occupant’s status as a victim of abuse.
(b) The notice provided under subsection (a) of this section shall include:
(1) A copy of a protective order issued for the benefit of the tenant or legal occupant under § 4–506 of the Family Law Article;
(2) A copy of a peace order issued for the benefit of the tenant or legal occupant under § 3–1505 of the Courts Article for which the underlying act was an act of abuse; or
(3) A copy of a report by a qualified third party, provided that:
(i) The name and physical description of the alleged perpetrator are redacted; and
(ii) The report was signed by the qualified third party within the preceding 60 days.
(b) The notice provided under subsection (a) of this section shall include:
(1) A copy of a protective order issued for the benefit of the tenant or legal occupant under § 4–506 of the Family Law Article;
(2) A copy of a peace order issued for the benefit of the tenant or legal occupant under § 3–1505 of the Courts Article for which the underlying act was an act of abuse; or
(3) A copy of a report by a qualified third party, provided that:
(i) The name and physical description of the alleged perpetrator are redacted; and
(ii) The report was signed by the qualified third party within the preceding 60 days.
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