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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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REAL PROPERTY |
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TITLE 8. LANDLORD AND TENANT |
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SUBTITLE 5A. RENTAL HOUSING -- VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT |
§ 8-5A-04. Notice -- Victim of sexual assault
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(a) Delivery. -- 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 tenant's or legal occupant's status as a victim of sexual assault.
(b) Copy of protective order. -- 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; or
(2) A copy of a peace order issued for the benefit of the tenant or legal occupant for which the underlying act was sexual assault under § 3-1505 of the Courts Article.