Elrich signs bill making it easier to acquire affordable housing infrastructure

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Elrich signs bill making it easier to acquire affordable housing infrastructure

County Executive Marc Elrich (D) signed amendments into law Friday that aim to keep renters in their homes by removing impediments to preserving affordable properties. The county has had a Right of First Refusal law for 40 years. Under the law, the county, the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County or any certified tenant organization (in that order) must be offered the opportunity to buy a rental property before the owner can sel…