Prince George’s council bolsters tenant protections, citing retaliation

After hearing concerns from local seniors, the Prince George’s County Council moved to block retaliation from landlords seeking an end-run around rent stabilization legislation that became effective April 17. The emergency action, taken Tuesday, clarified elements of the bill, such as who constitutes a “preexisting tenant,” after council members heard reports that some landlords — upset by a new 3 percent cap on rent increases — were attempting to oust renters.