Renters in Prince George’s County could finally get some temporary relief after seeing skyrocketing rent increases. The county council is looking into a rent stabilization bill, and advocates hope this could lead to a more permanent solution.
Renters say they’re fed up with the living conditions and wild rent increases they’ve seen over the past few years. This new proposed bill to stabilize rent could give county officials, landlords, and renters a seat at the table to find a common solution.
“Recently we’ve been seeing rent hikes that go anywhere from $100 to $800. I think those are cases where it should never be normalized, it should never be accepted, and the county council is taking the right steps towards a permanent solution so that our families are stable,” said Jorge Benitez Perez, lead organizer with CASA in Prince George’s County.
The proposed legislation is looking to put a 3% cap on rent increases for 6 months in the county.
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