Landlord Supports
Landlord Recruitement Collective
The Montgomery County Landlord Recruitment Collective (LRC) is a partnership that is committed to providing permanent housing to all County residents experiencing homelessness.
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Landlord Risk Mitigation Fund (LRMF) FAQ's
The program will offer consistent referrals for vacancies and our tenants have support services staff available monthly. LRMF can offer damage or rental loss reimbursement up to $4,000 beyond the security deposit.
Any Montgomery County registered landlord can participate by signing a program agreement, providing a copy of lease agreement and move in inspection prior to tenant move in date.
Our Housing Locator or Service Provider will complete the inspection of the unit, free of cost.
The fund is available to cover property damages beyond normal wear and tear and loss of rent, where eligible. Landlords may file a claim for reimbursement for a fund limit of $4,000 per resident.
Each landlord will screen possible tenants for any openings understanding the program can offer financial support if needed.
The rent will be paid both by Montgomery County and the tenant. The lease agreement will be with the tenant and the landlord/property.
Damage claims can be used at any time during tenancy not just at move out, however, the security deposit must be applied first before any claim will be considered.
Our program operates under the Fair Market Rent standards provided by HUD see attached link to their 2021 Fair Market Rent page:
https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/fmr/fmrs/FY2021_code/select_Geography.odn
Yes, as long as the rent is under the fair market rate.
You can contact our Housing Location Team at LRMF@montgomerycountymd.gov.
