Discriminatory housing practices and early lease termination
Montgomery County
Summary
Bill 38-26 would make citizenship and immigration status protected classes under county fair housing law and let tenants terminate leases early if deported or detained. Amendments also bar landlords from asking about immigration status on rental applications. The full council will make the final call.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
No fiscal impact per OMB; possibly slightly higher administrative costs for landlords.
Immigrant tenants facing deportation or detention, and renters who won't be asked about immigration status.
Landlords may face modest added administrative costs and limits on screening inquiries.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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