Maryland HB1497 establishes an annual rent increase limit for seniors in Charles County.
Maryland HB1497 adds to the Real Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, specifically Section 8–209.2, to establish an annual rent increase limit for rental units occupied by seniors in Charles County. The rent increase limit is set to be no greater than the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. This law aims to stabilize rent for seniors, ensuring their housing costs do not rise disproportionately. The act takes effect on October 1, 2026.
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