Rental Properties

Rental Properties

The Town of Cheverly believes that providing for public health, safety, and welfare to its citizens mandates the existence of a residential rental dwelling unit license and maintenance program. The town code (Section 5-4) requires all premises rented in whole or in part as a dwelling unit to be licensed annually. This includes all apartment complexes, single-family homes, condominiums, and rooming units. The code also requires periodic inspections to ensure compliance with State, county, and local regulations.

Licensing Process

Rental license applications can be downloaded below. The fee for the license is $100.00 per year for all rentals, except apartment complexes. The fee for complexes is $100.00 per unit.

The rental license is good for one year and expires annually on June 30th. The license must be renewed before June 30th of each year, and renewal notices are usually mailed out in May.

þ UPDATE the enclosed RENTAL LICENSE form with any changes,

þ SIGN IT, and,

þ ATTACH a copy of the MDE300, and

þ RETURN IT with the Annual Fee.

Make checks/money orders payable to the Town of Cheverly, and mail them to:

Cheverly Compliance

RENTAL

6401 Forest Road

Cheverly, MD 20785

The following must be returned together: A completed application (Photo of application is not acceptable) with all information printed, typed, checked, or circled as appropriate. Also, including applicable lead inspection certificate (MDE 330). * Payment payable to “Town of Cheverly” or a copy of an on-line payment receipt. Incomplete or applications without proof of payment will not be processed; checks or on-line payment without applications will be rejected after 5 days.

Rental fees can also be paid via credit/debit card* at https://www.govpaynow.com/gps/user/cyg/plc/a005fv

*Card payments will be rejected if the rental license is not received within 5 business days of payment. If the card payment is rejected for failure to submit the rental license in a timely fashion, as outlined above, processing fees WILL NOT be refunded.

PLEASE NOTE:

There is a $10.00 penalty per month, after June 30th, for each month that a rental license is not renewed.

Upon receipt of payment, the application shall serve as a license pending a passed inspection. *

* Currently the Annually Inspection requirement has been waived due to the Continuing COVID issues. Landlords, Agents, and Tenants are reminded to Check and Maintain working smoke detectors and other installed safety equipment. The Office of Code Compliance will continue to respond and investigate all complaints.

Failing to obtain or renew a license for a rental property in the town is subject to a $500 fine in addition to the late penalty fee. Town Code Ch.5-8(c)

Inspections and Violations

Inspections* of all rental properties are conducted on a regular basis and may be performed without obtaining any further permission or judicial warrant, except that the Town shall provide at least ten (10) days notice prior to any interior inspection; unless the inspection is necessary to prevent or resolve any emergency. Failure to allow entry for an inspection, or failure to require a tenant to allow entry for an inspection, shall constitute sufficient reason for the denial or revocation of the Rental License.

When a violation(s) is found, the Office of Code Compliance will notify the owner and/or Agent of the property in writing of the problem(s) and the time required to complete the repair. The Owner/Agent must correct the issue(s) within the allotted time AND contact the Office of Code Compliance to schedule a re-inspection of the property. If the Landlord/Agent fails to take the required corrective action OR fails to schedule the re-inspection by the correction date, the town may issue fine(s) for the original violation(s) and take other actions as needed to resolve the issue(s) and ensure compliance.

Failure to correct violations and pay fines can result in the denial or revocation of the Rental License, Court ordered abatement, judgments, and liens.

If more time is needed to correct the cited issue is required, contact the Office of Code Compliance immediately.

Additional Information and Resources for Landlords:

Operation of Airbnb or Short-Term rentals

All Short-Term Rentals require an additional license from Prince George’s County DPIE's Enforcement Division.

https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/3688/Short-Term-Rental-Licensing

For questions related to requirements and obtaining a county short-term rental license, email dpierentallicenses@co.pg.md.us.

State of Maryland Lead Paint Requirements

Lead Information for Rental Owners

Maryland’s Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing law requires owners of rental properties built before 1978 to register their units with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), distribute specific educational materials, and meet specific lead paint risk reduction standards at certain triggering events.

Important Notices