Rental Inspections in Carroll County, MD (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Carroll County, Maryland.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Carroll County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Tenant Complaint Process
A tenant who wants a Livability Code inspection can trigger one by complaint: § 171.120 requires the county to inspect any premises when a complaint is filed or the county otherwise has reasonable grounds to believe a violation exists, and § 171.121 gives inspectors a right of entry at reasonable times, subject to presenting credentials on request.
Carroll County Rental Complaint Inspections
Some RestrictionsCarroll County Code of Ordinances §§ 171.120, 171.121
§ 171.120 SCOPE. Upon complaint or whenever the county has reasonable grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, the county shall cause the premises and equipment thereon to be inspected. § 171.121 RIGHT OF ENTRY. (A) General. The county is authorized to enter any premises at a reasonable time for the purpose of making inspections and performing duties as authorized under this chapter. (...
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