City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 4-405. Vacating premises.

(a) In general.

Whenever an infectious agent is discovered in any dwelling or other building that is overcrowded, in a filthy and neglected state, or located in an unhealthy or crowded part of the City, the Commissioner, with the approval of the Mayor, may require the inhabitants of the building to move elsewhere while the City cleans and disinfects the building.

(b) City to bear expenses.

All expenses incurred under this section for moving, temporary housing, cleaning, and disinfecting are to be borne by the City.