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Cumberland, MD local landlord rules

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Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Rental licensing / registrationRental housing covered by this code must be registered, licensed or permitted with the city.

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Rental licensing / registration

Rental housing covered by this code must be registered, licensed or permitted with the city. The code states: "(a) It shall be unlawful for the owner(s) of any rental dwelling unit to permit occupancy of any rental dwelling unit by another unless said rental unit is currently licensed by the City of Cumberland and said license has not been denied, revoked, or suspended" (§ 5-237).

Verified Source: Cumberland Code of Ordinances § 5-237 · last checked 2026-10-16

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