Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an owner of an affected property shall give to the tenant of the affected property a notice, prepared by the Department, of the tenant’s rights under §§ 6–817 and 6–819 of this subtitle, according to the following schedule: At least 25% of the owner’s affected properties by May 25, 1996; At least 50% of the owner’s affected properties by August 25, 1996; At least 75% of the owner’s affected properties by November 25, 1996; and 100% of the owner’s affected properties by February 25, 1997. On or after February 24, 1996, an owner of an affected property shall give to the tenant of the affected property a notice, prepared by the Department, of the tenant’s rights under §§ 6–817 and 6–819 of this subtitle upon the execution of a lease or the inception of a tenancy. An owner of an affected property shall give to the tenant of the affected property a notice, prepared by the Department, of the tenant’s rights under §§ 6–817 and 6–819 of this subtitle at least every 2 years after last giving the notice to the tenant. The owner shall include, with the notice of the tenant’s rights that is provided to a tenant under this section upon the execution of a lease or the inception of a tenancy, a copy of the current verified inspection certificate for the affected property prepared under § 6–818 of this subtitle. Notice given under this section shall be written, and shall be sent by: Certified mail, return receipt requested; or A verifiable method approved by the Department. When giving notice to a tenant under this section, the owner shall provide documentation of the notice to the Department in a manner acceptable to the Department. A notice required to be given to a tenant under this section shall be sent to a party or parties identified as the lessee in a written lease in effect for an affected property or, if there is no written lease, the party or parties to whom the property was rented. A person who has acquired, or will acquire, an affected property shall give the notice required under this section to the tenant of the affected property: Before transfer of legal title; or Within 15 days following transfer of legal title.