“It was really about… how can we simplify systems, how can we help people navigate these systems better?”
Executive Director Reena Shah explains how – and why – she got involved with the Maryland Access to Justice Commission. You can learn more about the Commission’s work, follow them on social media, and lend your financial support by visiting www.mdaccesstojustice.org.
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…
