Voluntary Rent Guideline

Provides a list of the Annual Voluntary Rent Guidelines established by the County Executive from 1983 to the present.

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Landlord-Tenant Handbook

The Landlord-Tenant Handbook is an excellent guide to the basic rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants.

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Landlord Rights

Highlights the rights and responsibilities of landlords in Montgomery County. It also gives information regarding credit checks.

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Tenant Rights

Highlights the rights and responsibilities of tenants in Montgomery County and available resources and services.

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The Complaint Process

A tenant, tenant organization, or landlord who believes there has been a violation of Landlord-Tenant law, is free to file a formal complaint with this Office.

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Security Deposits

Information regarding the handling and disposition of security deposits and landlord and tenant rights regarding security deposits.

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Evictions

Explains the eviction and rent escrow processes and gives helpful hints to prevent tenants from being evicted.

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Publications and Forms

A list of the publications and forms available through the Office of Landlord-Tenant Affairs.

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The Commission

Explains the role and purpose of the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (Commission) and lists past Decisions and Orders issued by them.

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Laws, Rules and Regulations

Lists the laws enforced by the Office of Landlord-Tenant Affairs as well as those that affect the Landlord-Tenant relationship.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Lists the most frequently asked questions received by the Office of Landlord-Tenant Affairs along with access to the Knowledge Base Articles (KBA’s) used by MC311.

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Housing Code Enforcement

Enforces the Housing and Building Maintenance code and works closely with OLTA in assuring tenants’ rights.

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Licensing and Registration

All rental housing in Montgomery County, with a few exceptions, must be licensed and the Licensing and Registration Office is responsible for seeing that these properties are properly licensed and in compliance with the law.

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Common Ownership Communities

Explains the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants as related to the rules in common ownership communities.

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eProperty

eProperty allows you to search by address or community name various DHCA data repositories such as Housing Code Enforcement, Rental Licensing, Landlord-Tenant Affairs.

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