Baltimore is cracking down on unsafe apartment conditions with the newly enacted Strengthening Renter’s Safety (SRS) Act.
The measure, which was passed by the council in September 2024, took effect in Jan. 1, 2026. It aims to hold landlords accountable and make housing data available to potential renters.
“Our concern is for our most vulnerable residents who are being taken advantage of,” said Council President Zeke Cohen.
Baltimore apartment code violations
The council visited multiple sites around the city, revealing widespread code violations in large apartment complexes…