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 8-5A-05 – Action for Possession of Property
(a) This section applies to an action for possession of property under § 8–402.1 of this title against a tenant or legal occupant who is a victim of domestic violence or a victim of sexual assault in which the basis for the alleged breach is an act or acts of domestic violence or sexual assault. (b) (1) A […]
Section 8-5A-06 – Written Request to Change Locks
(a) A person who is a victim of domestic violence or a victim of sexual assault and who is a tenant under a residential lease may provide to the landlord a written request to change the locks of the leased premises if the protective order or peace order issued for the benefit of the tenant or […]
Section 8-601 – Authorized
Any party to an action brought in the District Court under this title or § 14–132 of this article in which the amount in controversy meets the requirements for a trial by jury may, in accordance with this subtitle, demand a trial by jury.
Section 8-602 – Pleadings; Time of Filings
(a) A jury demand must be made by a separate written pleading. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a jury demand under this subsection shall be filed with the court as provided in item (1) or (2) of this subsection or the right to trial by jury is waived: (1) In nonresidential cases, within […]
Section 8-603 – Enforceability of Waivers in Lease
(a) A provision contained within a residential lease in which a tenant is occupying the space as that tenant’s primary residence which waives a trial by jury shall be invalid and unenforceable. (b) A provision in any lease other than that specified in subsection (a) of this section which waives a trial by jury shall be valid […]
Section 8-604 – Appellate Review
(a) A demand for trial by jury under this subtitle shall be subject to review by the District Court. (b) If the jury demand is filed at the first scheduled appearance in accordance with § 8-602(b) of this subtitle, then any party to the action contesting the jury demand shall, at the first scheduled appearance, object to […]