§ 43A-3 Notice and opportunity for hearing.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 43A-3 (2026)
§ 43A-3 Notice and opportunity for hearing.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
Before the Commissioner issues an order under this subtitle, the Commissioner shall give notice and an opportunity for a hearing to the owner and to any operator and tenant of the premises.
(b)Contents of notice.
The notice shall state:
(1)
the date, place, and time of the hearing;
(2)
the right of the persons receiving the notice to be heard and to be represented at the hearing; and
(3)
the possible consequences of failure to appear, including but not limited to the issuance of a default order directing the premises to be closed to the extent necessary to abate the nuisance.
(c)Service and posting of notice.
(1)
The notice shall be given by personal service or by certified or registered mail to the owner and to any operator or tenant of the premises, as their names and addresses:
(i)
are recorded in the Land Records of Baltimore City;
(ii)
appear in the registration statement filed under City Code <cite data-path="|13">Article 13</cite>, Subtitle 4 {“Registration of Non-Owner-Occupied Dwellings, etc.”}; or
(iii)
are otherwise known or readily ascertainable.
(2)
In addition, the notice shall be posted on the premises.
History: Ord. 07-532
History: Ord. 18-130