# Subtitle 2 – Lease of Stall Space
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
## § 2-1 In general.
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 2-1 (2026)
Leases for any stall spaces in the several markets shall be issued and be effective according to the provisions of this subtitle.
*History: Ord. 56-421*
*History: Ord. 65-474*
*History: Ord. 75-783*
## § 2-2 Method of leasing.
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 2-2 (2026)
(a) Any person applying for a space in a market shall be:
(1) shown all available spaces in that market; and
(2) advised of all possible options regarding rental.
(b) All requests for stall space must be made in writing and sent by certified mail to the Mayor or his authorized agent and stamped by his staff as to date and time of receipt. All replies to these requests must be made in writing and copies retained for at least 3 years.
*History: Ord. 81-426*
*History: Ord. 83-1074*
## § 2-3 Contents, approval, tenor, record.
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 2-3 (2026)
(a)
(1) Each lease shall specify:
(i) the terms of the tenure; and
(ii) the number and other description of the stall space or section.
(2) Each lease shall distinctly express:
(i) the number or other description of the stall space or section;
(ii) the market wherein it is located; and
(iii) the terms of the lease.
(b) A copy of the lease shall be shall be sent to the Mayor to be approved by him.
(c) The right of occupancy following the execution of the lease and the payment of the rental fee shall authorize the lessee of any such stall space or section to occupy it only on the regular market days prescribed for the particular market.
(d) The Mayor or the Mayor’s authorized agent must keep a full record of the name of each lessee and the terms and tenure of the lease, in a book to be kept for that purpose.
*History: Ord. 75-783*
*History: Ord. 81-426*
*History: Ord. 83-1074*
## § 2-4 Rental payments.
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 2-4 (2026)
(a) The issue and granting of the lease shall be subject to the payment of the rental fee prescribed therefor.
(b) The amount of the rental fee for the stall spaces and sections shall be established by the Mayor, with the approval of the Board of Estimates.
(c) Rental shall be payable in advance, either annually, semi-annually, quarter-annually, or monthly, as may be agreed upon and with the approval of the Mayor or his authorized agent.
(d)
(1) If the rental fee for the coming year, half-year, quarter-year, or month, as the case may be, is not paid within 15 days from the commencement of that year, half-year, quarter-year, or month, as the case may be:
(i) a penalty at the rate of 10% of the rental fee shall forthwith be added thereto; and
(ii) thereafter, a penalty of 10% per month for each month or portion of a month, in that quarter, shall be imposed.
(2) The entire rental fee plus the penalty shall be due and payable before the applicant is granted any further lease or renewal thereof under this article.
*History: Ord. 56-421*
*History: Ord. 75-783*
*History: Ord. 81-426*
*History: Ord. 83-1074*
## § 2-5 Subletting or assigning.
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 2-5 (2026)
(a) The lessee of any section or space in the wholesale Fish or Retail Markets shall:
(1) use and occupy it; and
(2) not be permitted to rent or sublease it to any firm, corporation, or person.
(b) With the approval of the Mayor, any such lease shall be transferable, provided the lease {sic} shall comply with all laws and ordinances of the City of Baltimore relating to markets.
*History: Ord. 56-421*
*History: Ord. 66-743*
*History: Ord. 81-426*
*History: Ord. 83-1074*
## § 2-6 Forfeiture for nonuse.
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 2-6 (2026)
Failure to use and occupy any stall space or section for which a lease has been issued, within 90 days after the commencement of the period for which a rental fee has been paid, shall cause a forfeiture of all right, privilege, and interest of the lessee in the use and occupancy of the stall space or section, and all such right, privilege, and interest of the lessee shall forthwith cease and revert to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore.
*History: Ord. 56-421*
*History: Ord. 81-426*
## § 2-7 Renewals.
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 2-7 (2026)
All applications for renewal of leases must be filed with the Mayor or his authorized agent on or before 60 days prior to the expiration of the current lease.
*History: Ord. 56-421*
*History: Ord. 66-743*
*History: Ord. 81-426*
*History: Ord. 75-783*
*History: Ord. 83-1074*
## § 2-8 Removal of property on expiration of lease.
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 2-8 (2026)
(a) Upon the expiration of the lease for any stall space or section, the lessee shall forthwith remove therefrom within 5 days any fixtures, furniture, or other items of personal property which belong to him.
(b) After 5 days, all fixtures, furniture, and personal property will be considered abandoned, and the Mayor or his authorized agent shall have the right of removal or disposal. The cost of the removal shall be charged to the merchant abandoning said fixtures, furniture, or personal property.
*History: Ord. 58-1218*
*History: Ord. 75-783*
*History: Ord. 81-426*
*History: Ord. 83-1074*
## § 2-9 Use of vacant stall space.
Balt., Md., Code art. 16, § 2-9 (2026)
(a) Any person who may bring provisions or articles of any description, the sale of which is not prohibited at that market, for sale on a market day during market hours, shall be authorized to occupy any vacant stall space or section upon payment to the Mayor or his authorized agent for the use of the Director of Finance the sum of $10 for each day or part of a day he shall use and occupy the stall space or section.
(b) If a lease has been issued for the use of a stall space or section, no person shall be permitted to occupy that stall space or section under the provisions of this section without the consent of the lessee.
*History: Ord. 81-426*
*History: Ord. 83-1074*