Montgomery County, MD non-refundable pet fee change start date

[Sofiya Cherni]

Hi,

I noticed last year in Montgomery County Landlord-Tenant Handbook that landlords may no longer charge non-refundable pet fees. I do not recall this statement last time I browsed it a few years prior. Does anyone know when this went into effect? My realtor at ReMax said they still charge non-refundable pet fees which is states on their leases.

[D'Ann Melnick]

Quote from @Sofiya Cherni:

Quote from @D'Ann Melnick:

Yes, that is what the Maryland law is that was passed. However, Montgomery County as of yet has not updated their forms or website, included the landlord/tenant handbook and they are still not enforcing. :/

None of that will matter in court but what do you mean by ‘enforcing’?

If you call MoCo and ask they won't answer your questions haha. And neither will City of Rockville. I've been going by the new laws anyhow. Most of my landlords either don't accept pets at all or are super pet-friendly so pet rent has never been something we have charged.