§ 5-9. Tiered license terms.
(a) In general.
Unless timely renewed, each rental dwelling license issued under this subtitle expires on the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd anniversary of its issuance, as provided in this section.
(b) Initial license.
A dwelling unit license initially issued under this subtitle to any rental dwelling expires 2 years from the date of its issuance, unless timely renewed.
(c) 1st renewal of initial license.
Subject to compliance with § 5-6 {"Prerequisites for ... renewal license – In general"} of this subtitle, the 1st renewal of an initial 2-year license will be for a 3-, 2-, or 1-year renewal term, based on the following risk factors:
(1) 3-Year Term: The renewal license will be for a 3-year term if, during the 24 months immediately preceding submission of a completed renewal application, all violation notices or orders issued during those months under the City Building, Fire, and Related Codes Article have been abated within 60 days of their issuance.
(2) 2-Year Term: The renewal license will be for a 2-year term if, during the 24 months immediately preceding submission of a completed renewal application, all violation notices or orders issued during those months under the City Building, Fire, and Related Codes Article have been abated within 90 days of their issuance.
(3) 1-Year Term: The renewal license will be for a 1-year term if the rental dwelling does not qualify under this subsection for a 2- or 3-year renewal.
(d) Subsequent renewals.
Subject to compliance with § 5-6 {"Prerequisites for ... renewal license – In general"} of this subtitle, all subsequent renewal terms will be based on the following risk factors:
(1) 3-Year Term: The renewal license will be for a 3-year term if, during the 36 months immediately preceding submission of a completed renewal application, all violation notices or orders issued during those months under the City Building, Fire, and Related Codes Article have been abated within 60 days of their issuance.
(2) 2-Year Term: The renewal license will be for a 2-year term if, during the 24 months immediately preceding submission of a completed renewal application, all violation notices or orders issued during those months under the City Building, Fire, and Related Codes Article have been abated within 90 days of their issuance.
(3) 1-Year Term: The renewal license will be for a 1-year term if the rental dwelling does not qualify under this subsection for a 2- or 3-year renewal.