Mayor and Council Update Notice Requirements for Evictions and Review Changes to Rental Licensing Inspections

On November 10, 2025, the Rockville Mayor and Council amended the city's landlord-tenant code to require landlords to notify tenants 14 days ahead of a scheduled eviction.

Effective October 1, 2025, state law requires a landlord to notify tenants of a scheduled eviction at least six days prior to the eviction date. The notice must be provided in written form through multiple methods, including by posting on the premises, a first-class mailing, and, if available, an email or text. Additionally, the law allows local jurisdictions to increase the requirement of the six-day notice to a 14-day notice. The recent Rockville Mayor and Council decision takes advantage of this enabling legislation to give tenants more time to prepare for eviction.

Additionally, the Mayor and Council received a presentation from staff and provided feedback on the rental license inspection process (read the staff report). The enhancements suggested by staff are programmatic and don't require code amendments, but they will inform future conversations about the landlord-tenant code rewrite.

Check out additional information about and resources from the meeting.