Elrich Signs Rent Stabilization Into Law
On Monday, County Executive Marc Elrich signed permanent rent stabilization into law less than a week after it was passed by the county council. Councilmembers passed the bill last Tuesday… Read More
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Elrich Firmará la Nueva Ley la Estabilización de Alquileres ‘Tan Pronto Llegue a su Escritorio’
El ejecutivo del condado, Marc Elrich, señaló que firmará el proyecto de ley de estabilización de alquileres, aprobado por el concejo, “tan pronto llegue a su escritorio”. Elrich dijo que… Read More
Elrich Will Sign Rent Stabilization Into Law — ‘Definitely A Compromise Bill’
County Executive Marc Elrich said he will sign a newly-passed rent stabilization bill into law “as soon as it reaches my desk.” He said while it is an important step… Read More
Council Passes Bill to Stabilize Rent
Montgomery County will have permanent rent stabilization. After hours of discussion Tuesday, legislation to limit rent increases passed 7-4 in county council. Annual rent increases will be limited to 3%… Read More
Advocates Defend Rent Cap Bill
County councilmembers engaged in hours of discussion Tuesday ahead of an expected vote on legislation to limit rent increases. MCM spoke with advocates for the bill. Councilmembers Will Jawando and… Read More
Vote Expected on Rent Cap Bill Tuesday
The county council is expected to vote Tuesday on legislation to limit rent increases. Bill 15-23 would limit allowable annual rent increases to 3% plus inflation, to be capped at… Read More
Wootton Grad Stars in Rent in Concert at Kennedy Center
Myles Frost, the Wootton High School graduate who won a Tony for his portrayal of Michael Jackson on Broadway, sings his way onto the stage of the Kennedy Center’s Concert… Read More
Rent Cap Bill Moves to Full Council
A county council committee has moved forward with one bill aimed to limit rent increases in Montgomery County after competing bills were introduced in March. It will move to full… Read More
Residents Testify on Competing Rent Bills
Residents, advocates and real estate company leaders testified on competing rent protection bills at the Tuesday afternoon Council meeting. County Councilmembers unveiled two separate proposals earlier this month. Bill 15-23… Read More
Elrich, Community Advocates Join Councilmembers in Support of Rent Legislation
Two councilmembers aim to stabilize rents in Montgomery County with a new bill that would cap allowable increases at 3%. Bill 16-23 — the Housing Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity (HOME)… Read More
Glass Introduces Resolution to Help 17,000 Maryland Families Avoid Eviction
Montgomery County residents are facing an end to local rental assistance, in addition to reductions in SNAP benefits. During Council’s Tuesday session, President Evan Glass introduced a resolution calling on… Read More
Rent Increases in County Averaged 2.1% During Past 10 Years
While County Executive Marc Elrich and members of the county council discuss ways to make housing more affordable here, rent during the past 10 years has only risen an average… Read More