Activists Vow To Keep Pushing For Good Cause Eviction Law
Down but not out, the Montgomery County Renters Alliance and other activists vow to continue fighting for a Good Cause Eviction law that would require a landlord to have a… Read More
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Council Votes To Enhance Enforcement of Housing, Safety Code Violations
Members of the Montgomery County Council unanimously agreed on Tuesday to put more teeth into the Office of Consumer Protection’s ability to enforce landlord tenant issues. By clarifying consumer goods… Read More
County’s Voluntary Rent Guideline Raised to 3.3%
Montgomery County’s Voluntary Rent Guideline (VRG) jumped from 2.6% in 2024 to the current 3.3%, effective March 1. The rent guideline is updated each year to represent the prior year’s… Read More
Attorney General Files Suit Against Multiple Landlords for Price Fixing Their Rents
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown launched a lawsuit against RealPage and six large landlords for allegedly raising rents through a price-fixing scheme in violation of the state’s Antitrust Act. Montgomery… Read More
Council Considers Strengthening Law Protecting Tenants
A bill introduced Tuesday by the Montgomery County Council would strengthen the current requirement that protects renters from having to disclose their criminal or credit history to landlords during the… Read More
Bill Would Require Apartment Buildings to Give Information About Sprinklers, Safety Plans
A bill introduced before the county council aims to increase safety-related communication between landlords and renters. The legislation would require a residential lease to specify if the building has an… Read More
Council Bill Requiring Residential Window Guards Passes Unanimously
Montgomery County Council unanimously voted to approve a bill that will require landlords to add window guards to certain multifamily residential dwelling units. The legislation is designed to enhance housing… Read More