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Compliance: Maryland Prince George's County Ordinance (CB-097-2023)

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Maryland Prince George's County Ordinance CB-097-2023​

Ordinance CB-097-2023 became effective January 29th, 2024.

Details​

Please reference the following link for further details: Prince George's County Council - Reference No. CB-097-2023

This ordinance pertains to multiple different facets of the screening process, including but not limited to:

  • Advanced disclosure of eligibility criteria and statement accepting evidence of mitigating factors.
  • Two step screening with an individual assessment.
  • Screening for credit, eviction, registry and SOR (Sex Offender Registry) initially.
  • Conditional approval letter provided to applicant prior to criminal search.
  • Individual Assessment: screen and review criminal history manually.
  • Landlord can only consider 27 crimes from within 7 years of the application date (Refer to the bill link above for additional details).
  • Withdrawal of Conditional approval letter with specific reasons for denial and notice that advises the Applicant's right to file a complaint with the Office of Human Rights.
  • Upon applicant's request and within specified time frame, provide applicant with information considered in review of application.