Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act (PRSA)
The Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act of 2024, is a law designed to protect renters from excessive rent increases***
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Prince George's County Announces New Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act of 2024
New Law Caps Rent Increases and Provides Permanent Protections for Renters
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Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act (PRSA) Policies and Procedures Comment Page
As DPIE and DHCD develop regulations and policies to implement the Permanent Rent Stabilization Protection Act, we will post the...
Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act of 2024
Prince George's County has passed the Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act of 2024, (PRSA) a law designed to protect...
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Does this law apply to municipalities?
The legislation applies County wide, including within the municipalities. Check with your municipality to determine whether they...
If my rent includes utilities, does the rental increase allowance apply?
It depends. The definition of “utilities included” should be defined in your lease agreement. Some leases may include the cost...
Are affordable housing units with recorded covenants exempt from the rental increase allowance?
A unit subject to a regulatory agreement (including a recorded covenant) with a governmental agency or an agreement with a third...
Does the current law apply to occupants of co-op units?
The PRSA does not apply to any unit within or a part of a building cooperative.
I live in a school dormitory. Am I exempt from the law?
Yes, residents of school dormitories are exempt from the PRSA.
Do I have to apply for an exemption?
The PRSA creates a category of “regulated rental units” that are subject to the cap. Units that are included in one of the...
How is the January 1, 2000, completion date measured? Is it based on when the certificate of occupancy is issued?
For the purposes of the PRSA, the “completion date” is the date that the initial certificate of occupancy for the property was...
When was the law enacted?
The law was enacted on June 18, 2024, and is effective on September 15, 2024. The law establishes permanent rent stabilization...
I reside in an age-restricted senior housing facility. How much can my landlord increase my rent?
Landlords at age-restricted senior housing facilities are permitted to increase the rent no more than the lesser of the Consumer...
What can I do as a tenant if I am charged more than the rent increase allowance on or after October 17, 2024?
If you believe that you are overcharged, you should first contact your landlord to discuss the increase in your rent. If it is...
Does this law apply to month-to-month rental agreements?
The PRSA applies to units under a month-to-month rental agreement, including agreements that become month-to-month agreements...
Does this apply to me if I rent a room in my house?
It depends on whether the room meets the definition of a dwelling unit pursuant to Section 13-138(a)(8) of the County Code. If a...
Are rent increases in market rate housing units occupied with tenants holding a housing voucher exempt from the rental increase allowance?
Yes. Rents in market rate units that are occupied by a tenant with a housing voucher are subject to the rental assistance...
Does the law apply to those who reside in condominiums?
As long as the unit is owned by one or more individuals domiciled in the County, condominium units are exempt from the PRSA.
What is the full list of residence and building types that are exempt from the law?
The following are exempt from the PRSA:
- A unit whose construction was completed on or after January 1, 2000
- A unit in a licensed...
Can my exemption from the PRSA expire?
A unit is only exempt for as long as the conditions that place it inside of the exemption still apply. If at any point the...
What if a landlord does not have a copy of the certificate of occupancy? Does an owner need a replacement copy to claim the exemption?
Yes, a building landlord and/or owner must always have a copy of the certificate of occupancy for each building and/or residence...
How is this law enforced?
The legislation gives DPIE enforcement authority to enforce the PRSA, which includes the authority to impose fines for...
How much can my landlord increase my rent per year if I do not reside in an age-restricted senior housing facility?
Landlords at all other regulated units can increase your annual rent in an amount equal to the lesser of either the Consumer...
Does this rent increase allowance apply only to current tenants?
No, the cap applies to tenants who are both currently residing in their units who are renewing their leases during the effective...