To be clear, you will not be required to permanently move from The Metropolitan because of the proposed work.

Per Montgomery County regulations, you may be entitled to relocation assistance if you decide to vacate your unit permanently.

Pursuant to Chapter 53A of the Montgomery County Code and executive regulations enforcing Chapter 53A, you are eligible for relocation assistance from the owner of The Metropolitan.

You are entitled to a payment by the owner in an amount equal to two (2) months’ rent if:

1. you agree to move out of your rental housing within 180 days after you receive the Notice of Conversion; and
2. you are current with rent at the time the relocation assistance is paid to you.

To receive the relocation assistance, you must give your landlord at least thirty (30) days written notice that you intend to terminate your lease and provide the landlord with the date that you will leave your rental housing.  The date that you vacate your rental housing must be no later than 180 days from your receipt of the Notice of Conversion.

The landlord must pay you the relocation assistance within ten (10) days of receiving your notice to terminate the lease if you are current on your rent. You must continue to pay rent to the landlord from the time you receive this notice until the time that you vacate the rental housing.