Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, you may file a complaint with Landlord-Tenant Affairs. The procedure is as follows:

1. Call 240-777-3609 for a complaint form and/or advice on how to file.
   
2. Fill out the complaint form. You will be required to provide:
   • your name, address, and daytime/evening telephone number
   • the name, address and daytime telephone number of the party against
     whom you are complaining
   • the address of the rental property
   • the specifics of the complaint
   • a copy of the lease and copies of supporting documentation
     
3. Send a copy of the complaint form to the other party immediately
   
4. Wait one week to allow time for a response. If you do not receive a response or resolution of the complaint, send the form to Landlord-Tenant Affairs.
   
5. Upon receipt by this office, an acknowledgement letter giving you the case number and the name of the Landlord-Tenant Affairs Investigator who has been assigned to your case will be sent to you.