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Commentary: Funding civil legal aid vital to protect many Maryland families
Reena Shah co-authors op-ed with Commissioners, Vicki Schultz and Michelle Siri
Groundbreaking Access to Counsel in Evictions Program (ACE) Delivers Significant Impact for Maryland Tenants
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG), Maryland Legal Services Corporation (MLSC), The Maryland Access to Justice Commission, and the Access to Counsel…
Closing the Civil Justice Gap
Did you know that millions of Americans face civil legal issues every year but don’t have the resources or funds to resolve them? It’s called the civil…
A Glimpse into the Maryland Civil Court: Observing Family Court
The SettingFor a majority of low-profile civil cases, court proceedings are open to the general public. Upon entering the courtroom, you are faced…
Real Property – Landlord and Tenant – Procedures for Failure to Pay Rent, Breach of Lease, and Tenant Holding Over
This bill specifies procedures to protect tenants, landlords, and communities in the event of a tenant’s failure to pay rent and the landlord seeking…
Renters’ Rights and Stabilization Act of 2024 – HB 693, SB 481
Maryland has the lowest failure-to-pay rent eviction filing fee in the nation: $15 ($25 in Baltimore City), compared to the national average of $109. Not…
Tax Sale Prevention to Preserve Housing – HBs 16, 54, 519
Several bills pending in the Maryland legislature aim to prevent tax sales, thereby ensuring that vulnerable, low-income homeowners do not lose their homes…
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