§ 8-209
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§8–209.
(1)This section applies only to a residential lease.
(2)This section does not apply to a landlord who has provided written notice of the intent to terminate a tenancy in accordance with § 8–402(c)(2) of this article.
(1)A landlord shall notify a tenant in writing before increasing the tenant’s rent.
(i)The notice required under paragraph
(1)of this subsection shall:
1. Be sent by first–class mail with a certificate of mailing; or
2. If elected by the tenant, sent by electronic delivery in at least one of the following forms:
A. An e–mail message;
B. A text message; or
C. Through an electronic tenant portal.
(ii)The electronic delivery method shall provide the landlord with proof of transmission of the notice.
(iii)A landlord may not condition the acceptance of a lease application on the tenant’s election to receive notice under this subsection by electronic delivery.
(3)A landlord shall provide the notice required under paragraph
(1)of this subsection:
(i)For tenancies for a term of more than 1 month, at least 90 days in advance of the rent increase;
(ii)For tenancies for a term of more than 1 week, but not more than 1 month, at least 60 days in advance of the rent increase; and
(iii)For tenancies for a term of 1 week or less:
1. At least 7 days in advance of the rent increase if the parties have a written lease; or
2. At least 21 days in advance of the rent increase if the parties do not have a written lease.
(c)This section does not affect or supersede any local law or ordinance that requires additional notice or provides additional tenant protections.