You would have to see what MD and PA taxing authorities have to say about it.

Given the $50B that congress has allocated to rent assistance, it is hard to imagine that anyone that qualifies and tries wouldn't get assistance.

Did I mention there is a free inspection by the housing authorities every other year?

Then read Rich Dad Poor Dad, Same Author.

NOW, ( My personal opinion) In my advantage (I'm a license realtor, 90% of my business is on the investment side)  the only thing it really helps me I've seen is that only provide legitimacy, reputation reliability , professionalism and some authority, IN front of other investors or partners or sellers (JUST for the fact I have a license, Not the knowledge gain on  the test ...) 

It would not be very good advice if the authorities told people the single hose would protect them so don't bother to evacuate.

Should they be lobbying the authorities to get a ban in place, it's very unlikely to work.

Tell Congress: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

Are you provide any authority or case precedence for your position? 

Such re-routing potentially creates problems with the state real estate regulations, with the IRS, with the state tax authorities, and/or with professional insurance.