New Law Requires 2-Weeks Notice Before Eviction
A bill signed into law Monday requires renters get a two-week notice before being evicted in Montgomery County. Now, landlords have to notify renters 14 days before eviction overriding the… Read More
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Rockville Renters Call For Rent Stabilization
Two Rockville City councilmembers will introduce a motion at an upcoming meeting to discuss rent stabilization. Councilmembers Izola Shaw and David Myles said they planned to revisit rent stabilization after… Read More
Elrich Signs Renter Fire Safety Bill Inspired After Woman’s Death
County Executive Marc Elrich signed a council bill into law Thursday that was inspired after a woman died last year in a downtown Silver Spring apartment fire. “When I lost my… 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
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
Online Workshops for Job Seekers in January
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) continues online workshops and one-on-one sessions for job seekers, entrepreneurs, and renters throughout the month of January. All sessions will be free and offered virtually,… Read More
Subscriptions Now Available for Future Community Solar Farm
Low and moderate-income Montgomery County residents who receive electricity through Pepco can now sign up to use solar power through a future community solar farm. “Anyone who receives an electric… Read More
County Council Enacts Renter Relief Act
The Council voted unanimously, on Tuesday, November 2, to enact Bill 30-21, Landlord-Tenant Relations – Restrictions During Emergencies – Extended Limitations Against Rent Increases and Delayed Rates, led by Councilmember… Read More
5,800+ Households Have Received County COVID-19 Rental Assistance
More than 5,800 households in Montgomery County received rental assistance so far during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders shared during a press conference Thursday. $32 million has been distributed and Phase… Read More
Five Things to Know for April 30 in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, April 30 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Virtual Tenant Town Hall: With next month’s rent due in just a few days, many residents… Read More
Council Passes Bill to Prohibit Rent Increases Higher than 2.6 Percent
Montgomery County council members voted unanimously to pass the COVID-19 Renter Relief Act Thursday. Under the bill, landlords cannot increase residential rent higher than 2.6 percent during the COVID-19 state… Read More