§ 29-39. Investigation of complaints.  


Latest version.
  • (a) After the filing of any complaint, the Director must investigate whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that the allegation is true and decide whether a violation of this Chapter has occurred or a defective tenancy exists.
    (b) If at any time after a complaint is filed, the Director believes the health, safety, welfare, or well being of a tenant is placed in immediate danger, the Director may take immediate action to provide appropriate relief, including notifying the chair or vice-chair of the Commission who must decide whether an emergency meeting of the Commission is necessary. (1972 L.M.C., ch. 27, § 1; 1978 L.M.C., ch. 11, § 2; 1984L.M.C., ch. 30, § 2.)
    Editor’s note—Section 29-39 is cited in Joseph v. Bozzuto Management Company, 173 Md. App. 305, 918 A.2d 1230 (2007).
    Section 29-39, formerly § 29-34, was renumbered and amended pursuant to 2000 L.M.C., ch. 32, § 1. Former Section 29-39 was reserved by 1978 L.M.C., ch. 11, § 2.