UMD students, landlords clash on proposed early lease ordinance
If passed, the ordinance would prohibit landlords from offering a lease renewal earlier than 180 days after the start of the tenant’s current lease.
The Diamondback’s 2025 Housing Guide
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College Park City Council to hold hearing on proposed early lease ordinance
The legislation aims to protect renters from pressure to re-sign a lease months before knowing their housing plans for the next year.
College Park housing program supports local workers with down payment, closing cost assistance
Since its start in 2015, the partnership has assisted 104 homebuyers and supported $40.5 million in home sales within College Park.
UMD SGA encourages College Park City Council to pass early lease ordinance
The ordinance would prohibit landlords from asking tenants to release their apartments until 180 days before their current lease expires.
UMD College Park student liaisons plan to focus on housing issues, civic engagement
One of their top priorities is creating an early lease ordinance that bans landlords from forcing tenants to commit to the next year right after they move in.
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The Diamondback’s 2024 Spring Housing Guide
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The Diamondback’s Fall 2023 Housing Guide
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Prince George’s County to mandate security cameras in some housing facilities
Prince George's County residents, landlords and legislators expressed mixed feelings regarding the new law.