5291
MONTGOMERY COUNTY

c.     The notice shall be in writing, signed
by the landlord or his agent, and shall state;

(1)    The amount of rent for the rent
payment interval immediately preceding the effective date
of the proposed increase (converted to a monthly basis)
and the amount of rent for the rent payment interval
immediately following the effective date of the rent
increase.

(2)    The effective date of the proposed
increase.

(3)    The amount of percentage increase
and the dollar amount of the proposed increased relative
to the base rent.

(4)    The amount of the base rent and an
explanation of how and as of what date the base rent was
determined.

(5)    The amount of the highest rent for
a comparable dwelling unit within the same rental
facility or market area if the proposed increase in rent
is calculated in accordance with the provisions of
Section 29-58. If the rent increase is calculated in
accordance with provisions of Section 29—58, the notice
need not include the information required under
subsection c (3), above.

d.     The notice shall also contain a copy of
the affidavit required by Section 29-51b(1).

e.     The notice shall also contain the
following statements which shall be binding upon the
landlord:

(1)    You or your duly authorized
representative have the right to examine the
documentation which supports this proposed rent increase
in order to satisfy yourself that the proposed rent
increase is in accordance with the rent control laws of
Montgomery County. This documentation (at location to be
stated) may be inspected upon request at a mutually
agreeable time and place.

(2)    If you do not understand the basis
for this increase or believe that the increase is not
allowable under the Montgomery County rent control laws,
we will meet with you at a suitable time and at a
location convenient to your residence to discuss the
proposed increase and explain its justification.

(3) If, after meeting with us, you