Hagerstown, MD - Rental Licensing Program Changes

[Tim Miller]

To all investors and landlords, Hagerstown city council is at it again! They are proposing to make mandatory  rental inspections every 36 months, regardless if there is a tenant living there or not. Below is a partial copy of an email I received from the landlord association.

Good day, This is an URGENT matter. This letter was presented to our group from xxxxx and we appreciate his time to help with this issue.

The City of Hagerstown staff is proposing to change the Rental Registration ordinance and make it even more restrictive then it currently is. I have attached a comparison of the Current vs Proposed provided by city staff with some of my thoughts. Also attached is a copy of the actual proposed ordinance, PLEASE review the ordinance COMPLETELY.

The Hagerstown City Council wants to hear from you. They are having a hearing open to Landlords, Tenants and stake holders (general public as well) to provide them with your comments, concerns and ideas. Make your thoughts and presence known.

The hearing is;

Date: May 15th

Time: 5:00 pm

Location: 2nd Floor of City Hall

1 E. Franklin Street (corner of E. Franklin St. & N. Potomac St.)

It is IMPORTANT that the city council hears and sees you, please attend this meeting and pass this information on to others. Even if you do not speak, show your support to others by your presence.

Please email the Mayor and Council or come to this meeting to help stop this.