§ 8C-4 Presumption of offer and acceptance.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 13, § 8C-4 (2026)
§ 8C-4 Presumption of offer and acceptance.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, there shall be a presumption that the landlord’s offer of a lease renewal is on the same terms and conditions as the current lease and the tenant’s acceptance of that offer.
(b)Exceptions.
The presumption described in subsection (a) of this section does not exist if:
(1)
the landlord provides timely notice declining to renew for good cause as specified in <cite data-path="|13|§8C-2|(b)">§ 8C-2(b) of this subtitle</cite>;
(2)
the tenant fails to respond to a timely notice offering to renew the lease as specified in <cite data-path="|13|§8C-2|(a)">§ 8C-2(a) of this subtitle</cite>; or
(3)
a notice declining to renew the lease is provided by the tenant to the landlord under the terms of the lease or other applicable law.
History: Ord. 21-037
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