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MONTGOMERY COUNTY

93A—49. Rules and regulations.

The Executive Director, with the advice and
recommendation of the Commission, shall formulate such
rules and regulations relating to this Article as are not
inconsistent with this Chapter and are necessary for its
implementation. The Commission shall hold a public
hearing upon such rules and regulations and upon
reasonable notice. All rules and regulations shall
become effective only after approval or amendment by the
County Council after recommendations, if any, of the
County Executive and the Commission. The County Council
may adopt, on its initiative, rules and regulations,
after public hearing and after recommendation, if any, of
the County Executive and the Commission.

93A—50. Investigations,.

The Executive Director shall have the power to make
studies and gather information concerning the supply and
quality of housing of all types, and regarding the level
of and changes in rents and prices of consumer
commodities, and shall report to the Commission. He
shall also assist the Commission in fulfilling its duties
under Section 93A—9(d) of this Chapter by studying
Federal rent stabilization regulations, rent increases,
and rent inequities which may exist in Montgomery County.

93A—51. Federal rent controls.

Upon the creation or re—imposition of Federal rent
controls, the Commission shall consider whether the
County should adopt such controls as those of the County.
The Commission shall also consider whether additional
controls should be adopted.

93A-52. Deputy Executive Director; rent control
administration.

The duties and hearing responsibilities of the
Executive Director under this Article may be delegated to
and carried out by a Deputy Executive Director.

93A—53. Rent Increases.

(a) For a period of 90 days from the effective date
of this Act or until a system of rent controls or
guidelines has been approved by the County Council in
accordance with Subsection (c) of this Section, the
lawful base rent may be increased upon the landlord's
giving of 30 days' written notice to the tenant, provided
that such increased rent shall not exceed the rent
applicable in August, 1971, by more than 7.5%. If a
dwelling unit was not rented during the month of August,