01/23/2026
Hello Members, Landlords and Property Owners. It's important to stay informed. We're sharing this post for an upcoming City of Hagerstown, town hall, regarding rent control and other topics that would impact landlords and investors. We encourage you to write to the council and attend the town hall meeting. If you have questions, reach out to the Landlord Association.
Mayor & Council to Host Rent Stabilization Town Hall Listening Session on February 5
Mayor and City Council will be hosting the Town Hall Listening Session in the Hub City Boardroom on the first floor of City Hall on Thursday, February 5 at 6pm in order to gather information and perspectives directly from residents, landlords, and community stakeholders on issues and concerns related to housing stability in Hagerstown. The input collected at the session will be used to assist the Mayor and Council as they consider potential rent stabilization and tenant protection policies in the future.
Topics for discussion will include:
• Evictions and Housing Stability
• Renovations and Capital Improvements
• Rent Increases and Rent Stabilization
• Pet Fees and Deposits
• Security Deposits and Refund Practices
Individuals who wish to speak on one of the topics during the session must sign up by Wednesday, February 4 on the City’s website at https://www.hagerstownmd.org/FormCenter/City-Clerk-17/Register-to-Speak-at-Mayor-Council-Regul-158 and reference the date of the Listening Session. Each registered speaker will be given three minutes to address his or her topic at the session. Written input will be accepted through February 19 via email at [email protected].
The Town Hall Listening Session will be recorded. In the event of inclement weather, it will be rescheduled for Thursday, February 12.
For additional information regarding the Renters’ Rights and Stabilization Act (HB 693), please visit this REVISED link: https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Tenant-Landlord-Affairs/Pages/Tenants-Bill-of-Rights.aspx.
