Sec. 13-150.02. Inquires into certain arrest, accusations, and convictions
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 13-150.02 (2026)
Sec. 13-150.02. Inquires into certain arrest, accusations, and convictionsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
A Housing Provider may not make an inquiry into or consider a previous arrest of an Applicant if it did not result in a conviction.
(b)
Before making a conditional offer, a Housing Provider shall not make an inquiry or inquire into or require an Applicant to disclose or reveal an Arrest, Conviction, or Pending Accusation.
(c)
Before accepting an application fee, a Housing Provider must disclose, in writing, to the Applicant:
(1)
The Housing Provider's eligibility criteria that includes the financial, the employment, and the rental history utilized in deciding whether to rent or lease a Rental Housing Unit; and
(2)
A statement that the Applicant may provide evidence demonstrating any inaccuracies in the Applicant's Arrest Record, Conviction Record, or Pending Accusations and that the Applicant may provide evidence of rehabilitation or other mitigating factors.