(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) "Affected dwelling unit" has the meaning stated in § 7-309 of the Public Utilities Article. (3) "Landlord" has the meaning stated in § 7-309 of the Public Utilities Article. (4) "Tenant" has the meaning stated in § 7-309 of the Public Utilities Article. (5) "Utility service" has the meaning stated in § 7-309 of the Public Utilities Article. (6) "Utility service provider" has the meaning stated in § 7-309 of the Public Utilities Article. (b) A tenant may deduct from rent due to a landlord the amount of payments made to a utility service provider for utility service if: (1) An oral or written lease for an affected dwelling unit requires the landlord to pay the utility bill; and (2) (i) The tenant pays all or part of the utility bill, including payments made on a new utility service account; or (ii) The tenant pays any security deposit required to obtain a new utility service account. (c) A tenant's rights under this section may not be waived in any lease.
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