# § 5-6 Prerequisites for new or renewal license – In general.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 5-6 Prerequisites for new or renewal license – In general.

Balt., Md., Code art. 13, § 5-6 (2026)

A rental dwelling license may be issued or renewed under this subtitle only if:

(1) all dwelling units and rooming units are currently registered as required by <cite data-path="|13|4">Subtitle 4 {“Registration of Non-Owner-Occupied Dwellings, Rooming Houses, and Vacant Structures”}</cite> of <cite data-path="|13">this article</cite>;

(2) all registration fees for these units and all related interest and late fees required by <cite data-path="|13|4">Subtitle 4</cite> have been paid;

(3) the premises have passed an inspection, as required by <cite data-path="|13|§5-7">§ 5-7 {“Prerequisites ... – Inspection”}</cite> or <cite data-path="|13|§5-10">§ 5-10 {“Priority inspections”}</cite> of this subtitle;

(4) the premises are in compliance with all Federal, State, and City laws and regulations governing lead paint;

(5) for premises that include a hotel or motel subject to City Code <cite data-path="|15">Article 15 {“Licensing and Regulation”}</cite>, <cite data-path="|15|10">Subtitle 10 {“Hotels”}</cite>, the hotel or motel is in compliance with the training, certification, and posting requirements of that subtitle; and

(6) the premises are not subject to any violation notice or order that:

  (i) has been issued under the <cite data-path="|codes">Baltimore City Building, Fire, and Related Codes Article</cite>; and

  (ii) notwithstanding the passage of more than 90 days since its issuance, has not been abated before the license issuance or renewal.

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