Advancing Environmental Justice through Rockville’s Ordinance 6-23 and Montgomery County’s Bill 26-22: Radon Testing Requirements and Tenant Safety

Introduction In March 2023, the city of Rockville, Maryland, took a significant stride towards advancing environmental justice and safeguarding the health of its residents by enacting Ordinance 6-23. This groundbreaking ordinance, which went into effect on September 27, 2023, specifically addresses radon testing requirements in all ground-contact or basement dwelling units within rental facilities. Radon,…

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