City of Frederick Maryland Requiring Rental Licensing Inspection

[Tim Miller]

Just wanted to bring this topic up for any investor / landlord that isn't aware of the new rules. Below are a few links for more information on this.

https://www.cityoffrederickmd....

https://www.fredericknewspost....

I'm still reading through the new Ordinance but I'm not clear on 2 items. 1. Is the $120 license Fee Per unit, Per property or Per Owner? 2. How are these "Inspection" going to be handled? Will they be done after a tenant moves out and before the next one moves in or will they force their way into tenants private homes to carry out these inspections?

Another issue with this Ordinance - Sec. 12.5-37. Local representative. The local representative must maintain a residence or business address in the City.

The Landlord Association in Hagerstown MD just informed us about this. I do not see any LL Association for the City of Frederick or Frederick County. Now might be a good time to start one because otherwise you will not have a strong voice with the city.