Rental Inspections in Washington County, MD (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Washington County, Maryland.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Washington County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Tenant Complaint Process
A Washington County tenant may ask the Code Official to inspect a rental unit for Livability Code violations, and the property owner may not evict the tenant solely because of that complaint. The Code Official can enter with the tenant's consent or reasonable notice to conduct the inspection.
Washington County, MD Tenant Complaint Protection
Some RestrictionsLivability Code for Washington County, Maryland § 2-204(e)
(e) Tenant. A property owner may not evict a tenant solely due to the tenant's complaint to the Code Official of an alleged violation of this Code.
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