state_legiscan_drain · MD
Landlord and Tenant - Discrimination in Housing for Income-Based Housing Subsidies and Positive Rental History Reporting
January 23, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would prohibit landlords in Maryland from refusing to rent to tenants who pay rent with income-based housing subsidies, making such discrimination a violation of the Maryland Fair Housing Act enforceable by the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights. It would also require landlords to offer tenants the option of having positive rental payment history reported to consumer reporting agencies, potentially impacting rental credit reporting practices.
Source: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0335?ys=2026RS
Common questions
- What does "Landlord and Tenant - Discrimination in Housing for Income-Based Housing Subsidies and Positive Rental History Reporting" cover?
- If enacted, this bill would prohibit landlords in Maryland from refusing to rent to tenants who pay rent with income-based housing subsidies, making such…
- When was it published?
- It was published on January 23, 2026.
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