Last month, Montgomery County joined Prince George's County and the District in passing new protections against rent hikes this year. Proponents are pushing to make the bill permanent based on the recommendations of a work group. 28, Prince George’s County Council passed a one-year rent control bill sponsored by District 7 Councilmember Krystal Oriadha that caps rent increases at 3% per year. RELATED | Seniors say rent is raised 23% despite Prince George's rent control limit of 3% per year Several other neighbors shared similar stories. Last Thursday, a woman told 7News she received a notice that her rent at Marwood apartments would be going up $268 per month. That means the recent increases will be made to conform to the 3% yearly increase cap. Marwood Senior Apartments is stylish apartment complex for the independent active adult 62 and older. (7News) - After 7News received complaints of excessive rent hikes last week, Prince George's County officials have determined that an Upper Marlboro apartment complex violated the county's new rent control law.Ī Department of Permits, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) spokesperson told 7News' Maryland bureau reporter Brad Bell Thursday that the agency will be issuing a notice of violation to Marwood Senior Living Apartments.
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