A new Hyattsville rental measure is drawing criticism from community activists:
Under the proposal, city code inspectors would be empowered to ask homeowners the relationships of people living with them and whether they are renters. If inspectors determine that the home is being used for rental purposes, the homeowner would be required to have a rental license and meet certain fire hazard and other standards. Owners found guilty of operating a rental unit without a license could face up to 30 days in prison, a $1,000 fine or both
Some immigrant advocates wonder what types of households would be targeted for enforcement under the proposal, which comes just weeks after the city of Manassas repealed an anti-crowding law that made it illegal for extended relatives, such as aunts, uncles and cousins, to live together as a family.
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