Section 8-908 – Access to Counsel in Evictions Task Force — Members — Chair — Staff — Compensation — Annual Report on Findings and Recommendations — Grants
(a) There is an Access to Counsel in Evictions Task Force. (b) (1) The Task Force consists of up to 15 members appointed by the Office of the Attorney General and shall include: (i) At least two representatives of the Maryland State Bar Association; (ii) At least two representatives of tenant advocacy groups or designated organizations; (iii) At least two representatives […]
Section 8-909 – Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund — Purpose/ Administration — Special, Nonlapsing Fund — Fund Contents — Use of Fund
(a) There is an Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to provide funding to fully implement access to legal representation in evictions and other related proceedings in the State. (c) MLSC shall administer the Fund. (d) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of […]
Section 8-910 – Implementation in Phased in Manner — Priority in Funding — Subject to Funding
(a) Legal representation as required under this subtitle shall be phased in over time in a manner that MLSC determines appropriate with the goal of full implementation before October 1, 2025. (b) Priority in funding during the phase–in period will be given to tenants in a local jurisdiction that provides or agrees to provide significant additional local […]
Section 8-911 – Representation Provided by Local Jurisdiction — Allocation of Funding to Local Program
(a) A local jurisdiction may enact a local law providing for legal representation in eviction proceedings filed in the local jurisdiction. (b) If a local jurisdiction enacts a local law under subsection (a) of this section providing for legal representation in eviction proceedings substantially similar to that described in this subtitle, MLSC shall direct funding that would […]
Section 8-901 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Community group” means a nonprofit entity with the capacity to conduct tenant outreach and provide engagement, education, and information. (c) “Covered individual” means an individual who: (1) Occupies a residential property under a claim of legal right other than owner, including a tenant in a building owned, […]
Section 8-902 – Access by Covered Individual to Legal Representation
A covered individual shall have access to legal representation as provided under this subtitle.
Section 8-903 – Access to Counsel in Evictions Program — Purpose of Program
(a) There is an Access to Counsel in Evictions Program administered by MLSC. (b) The purpose of the Program is to organize and direct services and resources in order to provide all covered individuals in the State with access to legal representation as required under this subtitle.
Section 8-710 – Regulations
The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Section 8-904 – Proceedings to Evict or Terminate Tenancy or Housing Subsidy — Access to Legal Representation — Timing — Contract for Services
(a) Under the Program, MLSC shall provide for access to legal representation by a covered individual for a judicial or administrative proceeding to evict or terminate the tenancy or housing subsidy of a covered individual, including the first appeal of a decision in the proceeding if the designated organization determines that there are sufficient legal grounds […]
Section 8-801 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Ground lease” means a residential lease or sublease for a term of years renewable forever subject to the payment of a periodic ground rent. (c) (1) “Ground lease holder” means the holder of the reversionary interest under a ground lease. (2) “Ground lease holder” includes an agent of […]