Landlord/Tenant Relationship

Maryland Tenants' Bill of Rights

Do you need help with a Landlord/Tenant Relationship?

The Tenant Advocacy program works to ensure Maryland renters are living in safe and healthy housing.

The tenant advocates advance housing justice in Maryland through direct service, research, and advocacy.  Services include assistance with landlord-tenant issues and tenants' rights information and education.

The Tenant Advocacy program is unique in that they provide Maryland tenants statewide (all counties, and Baltimore City) with free information about tenant rights and responsibilities on the following topics:

  • Lease reviews
  • Eviction Notification and Procedure, Illegal Eviction
  • Nonpayment of Rent (Please note: They do not provide financial assistance.)
  • Code Enforcement, including licenses and inspections
  • Substandard or Unsafe Housing, including Denial of Essential Services (heat, water, stove, etc.)
  • Security Deposits
  • Rent Escrow
  • Lead paint

They can also provide referrals to legal service providers, or other agencies or organizations that could be of assistance to Maryland renters. If you are a tenant or a landlord, and have a housing question about the above topics, or need their help with a rental issue, please use their intake form.

In addition to their hotline and online direct assistance, they have one-page fact sheets for download, and a comprehensive Tenant Guide, as self-help resources.

If you’re looking for their Fair Housing fact sheets, including our Federal/State/Local Protected Classes cheat sheet, and program flyer, please go here.

If you need information on the Maryland Renters Tax Credit, please go here.

SERVICES ARE FREE