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Montgomery County Issues Opinion that Certain Concession Fees in Rental Lease Agreements Are Illegal
Montgomery County officials informed rental property owners and managers that offering concession fees in lease agreements is tantamount to an illegal late fee. The letter request any housing providers participating in this practice to cease and desist. The County Attorney and the Director of the Department of Housing and Community Affairs intend to pursue "corrective measures" if a housing provider reports that they utilize "concession fees." For details, see At Issue – Maryland
