Maryland HB1218 establishes a plan to identify and address severe health and safety risks in rental properties.

Maryland HB1218, known as the Safe and Healthy Homes for All Act, mandates the Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs, in collaboration with the Attorney General, to develop a plan to identify severe health and safety risk properties in the state. This plan includes creating a process for identifying such properties and predatory landlord practices, developing methods for property referrals, determining appropriate interventions, and making recommendations for statutory changes. The plan and recommendations must be submitted to the Governor and General Assembly by August 31, 2027.

Maryland HB1218 establishes a plan to identify and address severe health and safety risks in rental properties.

Maryland HB1218, known as the Safe and Healthy Homes for All Act, mandates the Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs, in collaboration with the Attorney General, to develop a plan to identify severe health and safety risk properties in the state. This plan includes creating a process for identifying such properties and predatory landlord practices, developing methods for property referrals, determining appropriate interventions, and making recommendations for statutory changes. The plan and recommendations must be submitted to the Governor and General Assembly by August 31, 2027.