Rent Stabilization

Montgomery County Councilmembers on Tuesday approved rent stabilization, capping allowable rent increases to whatever the current consumer price index is plus 3%, with a cap of 6% of a tenant’s… Read More

Tuesday, the County Council looks to pass a bill establishing rent controls. Nearly 40% of the county’s residents call rental properties home. This bill promises to impact a problem the… Read More

As Montgomery County councilmembers debate limits on rent increases, Takoma Park councilmembers announced its rate stabilization at 3.7% for the next year. As of July 1 and running through June… Read More

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

In his first weekly County Executive Report for the new year, Marc Elrich outlined his resolutions for the county. Affordable housing topped the list. Finding ways to curb and stabilize… Read More

Candidates for Montgomery County Executive discussed rent stabilization and affordable housing during a virtual forum Wednesday evening.  Incumbent County Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmember Tom Hucker, Councilmember Hans Riemer and Businessman… Read More

Montgomery County residents testified in support of the COVID-19 Renter Relief Act at a virtual county council meeting Tuesday.  The bill would prohibit rent increases during and for some time… Read More

A sense of relief for renters in Montgomery County in the midst of this catastrophic health emergency. A newly introduced bill would prevent landlords from increasing rent during the COIVD-19… Read More