§ 15.26.110. Denial, nonrenewal, revocation or suspension of license or registration.

If after any period for compliance with this chapter has expired, the HCDD determines that a rental dwelling unit or a rental dwelling unit owner fails to comply with any of the licensing or registration standards set forth herein or with the occupancy provisions of this code, HCDD shall initiate an action to deny, revoke, suspend, or not renew a registration or license and mail the owner a notice of denial, nonrenewal, revocation, or suspension of the license or registration. The notice shall state:

A.

That HCDD has determined that the rental dwelling unit fails to comply with the standards for rental dwelling units in this chapter, and/or the owner has failed to comply with the Maryland Department of Environment lead abatement reporting requirements;

B.

The specific reasons why the rental dwelling unit fails to meet the required standards, including copies of applicable inspection reports, or notices sent to a licensee about the rental dwelling unit;

C.

That the director will deny, refuse to renew, revoke, or suspend the license or registration unless the owner appeals the determination within twenty-one (21) days after receipt of the notice, in the manner provided in Section 15.26.120;

D.

That after denial, nonrenewal, revocation or suspension, the rental dwelling unit shall be vacated within sixty (60) days, and shall not be reoccupied until all violations are corrected and a license and/or registration is granted by HCDD pursuant to provisions of Annotated Code of Maryland, Real Property Article, Title 8;

E.

The notice shall describe how an appeal may be filed under Section 15.26.120;

F.

The director shall cause a notice to tenants to be mailed or delivered to each registered rental dwelling unit and prominently posted on the building. The notice shall indicate that the rental dwelling unit registration or owner license for the rental dwelling unit has been denied, revoked, not renewed or suspended, whichever is applicable; that the action will become final on a specific date unless the rental dwelling unit owner appeals and requests a hearing; that tenants may be required to vacate the building when the action becomes final; that further information can be obtained from HCDD.

The application of this section with regard to occupancy is subject to the city's policy directive on this issue, as approved by resolution of the council.

(Ord. No. 2163, 7-25-2011; Ord. No. 2313, 3-9-2015; Ord. No. 2456, 10-9-2017 )