S644 - Landlord/Tenant Changes. (SL 2021-71)

Overview: S.L. 2021-71 does the following:

• Reaffirms the intent of the General Assembly that landlords may recover out-of-pocket expenses and litigation costs in summary ejectment proceedings.
• Provides that a tenant's criminal record will not affect the foreseeability of any future injury or damage caused by the tenant, and that a landlord will have no duty to screen a potential renter's criminal history nor refuse to rent to a person because of their criminal record.
• Allows authorized persons to direct the removal or disposal of certain personal property of a decedent located in leased premises.

The act became effective when it became law (July 2, 2021). Please see the full summary for more detail on applicability.