Jubilee Advocated for Increased Protection for Renters with Disabilities
To better protect people who rent apartments and homes in the county, the Montgomery County Council recently passed the Tenant Protection and Notification Act. Jubilee advocated for this legislation, which will positively impact the 114 people Jubilee supports who are their own leaseholders in apartments and homes throughout the county.
“Clear information and enhanced availability of landlords and building representatives will enhance the health and safety of people living in rental units and better equip their support teams to assist them in addressing challenges,” said Mary Renderos, Jubilee Chief of Staff in her testimony to the county council in support of this legislation.
This legislation requires:
- Residential leases to clearly state whether the building has automatic sprinkler systems, inform tenants of emergency plans, and whether the lease insures tenant possessions in event of loss or damage due to instances such as fire, smoke, or water.
- 24-hour availability of a building representative, and notification to tenants of any disruption of essential services.
- Emergency safety plans for each building, proposed by landlords of multifamily dwellings, to be approved by the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services.
Jubilee thanks Councilmember Kate Stewart for her leadership on this important issue that will help keep people safe at home. We look forward to continuing to work with the Council on issues that impact the Jubilee community.