Rental Property Rules 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.
Repairs & Habitability
Washington County's Livability Code makes it unlawful for a property owner to rent or lease a housing unit unless the structure and premises comply with the Code's minimum standards for plumbing, light, ventilation, and sanitation. The Permits and Inspections Department's Code Official enforces these rules under Article 2, Property Standards. Owner-occupied dwellings are exempt; every other rental unit in the unincorporated county must meet the standard.
Washington County, MD Rental Habitability Standards
Some RestrictionsLivability Code for Washington County, Maryland § 2-206
(a) Scope. (1) Except as provided under this Code, only the property owner is responsible for compliance with the provisions of this Code and may be cited for violations of the Code. (2) The Code Official may not cite a property owner for a violation of this Code that is caused by the negligent, wrongful, or malicious acts or omissions of a tenant, provided the property owner's own acts or omis...
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