Rental Inspections in Wicomico County, MD (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Wicomico County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Wicomico County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Tenant Complaint Process
A tenant's report of an unsafe or hazardous condition gives the county's Housing Official reasonable cause to enter and inspect a rental unit under Chapter 160. Confirmed violations trigger written notice to the owner, with a copy filed at Planning, Zoning and Community Development.
Wicomico County Housing Complaint Inspections
Some RestrictionsWicomico County Code §§ 160-8, 160-13
A. Whenever it is necessary of the Housing Official to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this Code, or whenever the Housing Official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises any condition or code violation which makes such building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the Housing Official may enter such building or premis...
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