PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Local tenants and housing advocates in Prince George's County will hold a rally on Friday demanding a permanent rent stabilization law.
In April 2023, the Prince George's County Council passed legislation that capped rent increases at 3% in the county. For example, if a tenant pays $1,000 per month in rent in 2024, the landlord can only raise the rent to $1,030 per month in 2025.
But, the legislation is temporary and will expire on April 16 of this year.
People will gather at 5 p.m. Friday at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo.
Several tenants are expected to share their stories at the rally, including Rev. Clyde Hargraves, who lives in Upper Marlboro. Prior to the temporary law, he says his rent was increased by $300 one year
"I don’t love that landlords can do whatever they want with us. How can seniors age in place with predatory landlords?" Hargraves wrote in a press release. "How can families spend time together when they have to work more to pay for these rent increases? How can children have parents that are there for each of their milestones when the rent is being exploited?"
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