Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA)
About the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA)
The Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) adjudicates and mediates complaints for violations of Takoma Park Municipal Code 6.16.
From Takoma Park Municipal Code Chapter 6.24 Commission on Landlord Tenant Affairs:
The Commission is empowered to adjudicate complaints for violations of Chapter 6.16, Landlord-Tenant Relations, to rule on petitions for rent increases above the rent stabilization allowance in accordance with Chapter 6.20, Rent Stabilization, and to decide appeals from the City Manager’s decision to deny, suspend or revoke a license under Chapter 6.08, Rental Housing Licenses. (Ord. 2013-25 § 1, 2013/Ord. 2003-24 § 3, 2003/Ord. 2003-7 § 1 (part), 2003: prior code § 6-601)
Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) Membership
The Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs shall consist of at least seven, but no more than 12 members appointed by the Council. The Council shall make every effort to ensure that the Commission has representation from landlords, tenants and homeowners. Members are appointed to three-year terms. Terms expire on June 30.
Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) Members
| First Name | Last Name | Ward | Representing | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivie | Baker | 5 | Tenant | 2025 |
| Scott | Gilmore | 5 | Landlord | 2026 |
| Pamela | Houedjissi | 4 | Property Manager | 2027 |
| Michale | Shands | 3 | Tenant | 2026 |
| Antoaneta | Tileva | 4 | Homeowner | 2025 |
| Samuel | Bryson | 3 | Homeowner | 2026 |
| Jeffrey | Hopkins | 3 | Landlord | 2026 |
| Faith | Ogbonna | 4 | Tenant | 2027 |
| Tom | Gagliardo | 1 | Homeowner | 2025 |
| Felts | Jacobs | 6 | Tenant | 2027 |
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Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) Meetings
Meetings and hearings are generally held at the Takoma Park Community Center – Sam Abbott Citizens’ Center located at 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912. Meeting dates and agenda deadlines are posted on the City Council, Board, Commission & Committee Calendar page.
Changes of location or date will be posted in the Community Center and noted on the City Council, Board, Commission & Committee Calendar page.
Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) Agendas & Approved Minutes
| Date | Document Type / Description | Title & Link (PDF) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-01 | COLTA Newsletter | November 01, 2015 COLTA Newsletter |
| 2015-09-29 | COLTA Quarterly Meeting Summary | September 29, 2015 COLTA Quarterly Meeting Summary |
| 2015-01-01 | COLTA Annual Report | January 01, 2015 COLTA Annual Report |
| 2014-12-10 | Meeting Minutes | December 10, 2014 COLTA Meeting Minutes |
| 2012-12-11 | Meeting Minutes | December 12, 2011 COLTA Meeting Minutes |
| 2012-12-01 | COLTA Newsletter | December 01, 2012 COLTA Newsletter |
| 2012-02-01 | COLTA Newsletter | February 01, 2012 COLTA Newsletter |
| 2010-12-01 | Meeting Minutes | December 01, 2010 COLTA Meeting Minutes |
| 2009-07-22 | COLTA Annual Report | July 22, 2009 COLTA Annual Report |
| 2007-07-01 | COLTA Annual Report | July 01, 2006 COLTA Annual Report |
Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) Case Summaries
Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA) Case Summaries
| Date | Case # | Case & Link | Case Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-12-20 | 10-23L | Simms v. Murtrie | Defective Tenancy |
| 2009-11-13 | 09-09T | Saunders v. Tenacity NH Ave, LLC et. al | Defective Tenancy |
| 2009-08-27 | 09-06TA | Birchwood Tenant Association v. Patner Properties | Defective Tenancy |
| 2009-07-06 | 09-03T | Saunders v. Tenacity NH Ave, LLC et. al | Defective Tenancy |
| 2009-06-18 | 09-08TA | Hampshire Towers Tenant Association v. Tenacity NH Ave, LLC et. al | Defective Tenancy |
| 2009-02-25 | 08-16T | Gordon v. Simms | Defective Tenancy |
| 2008-11-19 | 08-13T | Mickey v. Ernst | Defective Tenancy |
| 2008-07-15 | 08-04T | Munoz v. 8314 Roanoke Avenue, LLC | Defective Tenancy |
| 2008-07-08 | 08-02T | Bure v. Marydale Realty Management | Defective Tenancy |
| 2008-05-21 | 07-45T and 08-03T | Lynott v. 8312 Flower Ave. Apartments, LLC/Eric Denchfield | Defective Tenancy |
| 2008-04-23 | 07-14T | Meadows v. Forsythe | Defective Tenancy |
| 2008-01-08 | 07-56T | Cooke v. Lee Avenue Apts., LLC/Eric Denchfield | Defective Tenancy |
| 2007-10-15 | 07-19T | Bradford/Corado v. Parkes | Defective Tenancy |
| 2011-08-02 | 11-03T | Brown-Thomas v. Deauville Associates LLP et. al | Entry |
| 2011-06-15 | 11-02T | Allen/Parrish v. Hillwood Manor Apts JV et. al | Entry |
| 2013-07-26 | 13-08L | 240 Manor Circle | Fair Return Rent Increase Petition |
| 2012-07-18 | 11-15L | Hillwood Manor Apartments | Fair Return Rent Increase Petition |
| 2012-04-29 | 11-11L | Carroll Gardens Apartments | Fair Return Rent Increase Petition |
| 2010-12-03 | 10-10T through 10-18T | Allen et. al v. Hillwood Manor Apts., JV et. al | Illegal Rent Increase |
| 2010-04-19 | 10-01T | Harper-Gonzalez v. Hillwood Manor Apts., JV et. al | Illegal Rent Increase |
| 2009-11-23 | 09-18T | Henson v. 8314 Roanoke Ave., LLC/Reden Mgmt/Eric Denchfield | Illegal Rent Increase |
| 2009-08-26 | 09-10T through 09-12T, 09-14T | San Nicolas et. al v. 8708 Bradford Road LLC/Eric Denchfield | Illegal Rent Increase |
| 2008-11-25 | 08-17T | Flores v. Showunmi | Illegal Rent Increase |
| 2008-07-15 | 08-11T | Lynott v. 8312 Flower Ave, LLC & Reden Management | Illegal Rent Increase |
| 2012-07-10 | 12-04T | Makoge v. Hillwood Manor Joint Venture, LLP | Notice to Vacate |
| 2010-04-23 | 10-05T | Gordon v. Simms | Notice to Vacate |
| 2012-11-06 | 12-09T | Akpadja v. 7401 New Hampshire Avenue, LLC et. al | Retaliation |
| 2012-09-27 | 12-07T | Douma/Vinas v. Twomey | Retaliation |
| 2012-05-12 | 11-14T | Supan v. Hillary | Security Deposit |
| 2011-12-21 | 11-08T | Thomas C. Radman v. Marcelle DuPraw/Leah Allen | Security Deposit |
| 2011-03-18 | 10-25T | Henson v. Exit Realty Solutions | Security Deposit |
| 2010-08-13 | 10-08T | Lavallee v. Mendez | Security Deposit |
| 2009-11-24 | 09-17T | Battle v. Giakoumatos | Security Deposit |
| 2009-07-10 | 09-05T | Flores v. Showunmi | Security Deposit |
| 2008-08-19 | 07-67T | Somers v. Mendez | Security Deposit |
| 2008-07-23 | 08-10T | Myers v. Mkakaile | Security Deposit |
| 2008-06-03 | 08-01T | Negassa v. Lee Avenue Apts, LLC & K&R Mgmt Group, Inc/Eric Denchfield | Security Deposit |
| 2008-04-23 | 07-64T | Mankiewicz v. Ellman | Security Deposit |
| 2007-10-09 | 07-39T | Kaufman v. Silberman | Security Deposit |
| 2007-05-30 | 07-15T | Williams v. Reden Management/Eric Denchfield | Security Deposit |
| 2007-04-12 | 07-07T | Payton v. Reden Management/Eric Denchfield | Security Deposit |
Contact the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA)
Landlord/Tenant Mediator
Email: Housing@takomaparkmd.gov
