(a) In this section, “excess rent” means rent that exceeds the rent payable by a tenant under the tenant’s lease as of the date of the notice of intent, adjusted as allowed under § 7-212(c) of this title.
(b) Until 1 year has passed since the owner gave notice of intent, and the owner complies with the requirements of this title, nonpayment of excess rent is not grounds for an owner to:
(1) terminate a lease of an assisted unit; or
(2) sue for possession of the leased property.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Housing and Community Development
Division I - Housing and Community Programs
Title 7 - Assisted Housing Preservation Act
Subtitle 3 - Rights and Duties
Section 7-301 - Duties of Tenants
Section 7-302 - Relinquishment of Rights by Tenant Prohibited
Section 7-303 - Owner's Notice to New Tenant After Notice of Intent
Section 7-304 - Termination of Lease by Owner Without Cause Prohibited
Section 7-305 - Excess Rent as Grounds for Lease Termination and Possession of Premises
Section 7-306 - Duties of Owner in Connection With Protected Action