Tenants’ rights advocates demonstrated in Annapolis on Tuesday to urge state lawmakers to pass a bill designed to give renters more protections.
The Good Cause Eviction Bill would require landlords to state a valid reason for terminating or refusing to renew a lease in Maryland.
Renter advocates are hopeful that this will be the year “good cause” evictions finally become law in Maryland — but first it has to get past the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, where it died last year after passing the House.
In a chilly lawyer’s mall, advocates made their voices heard as they pushed for good cause evictions.
“Hey hey, ho ho, retaliation has got to go,” chanted the supporters.
A bill before the general assembly would require landlords to provide an acceptable reason for not offering a lease renewal.
On February 11, 2025, Renters United Maryland and the Maryland Eviction Prevention Funds Alliance sent a letter to Governor Wes Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Adrienne Jones urging them to reverse a proposed 50% cut to eviction prevention funds in the FY 26 state budget and restore $10 million in total funding. Eviction… Read More »Renters United Maryland and the Maryland Eviction Prevention Funds Alliance call on state leaders to reverse proposed cut to eviction prevention funding
A bill making its way through the Maryland General Assembly could protect renters from unjust evictions.
A listening session on stable, safe, affordable housing for Maryland renters
Advocates for renter protections braved frigid morning temperatures Tuesday for a rally urging lawmakers to finally pass “good cause” evictions legislation to protect tenants from being kicked out without a justified reason.
Two Laws Effective October 1 as Renters’ Rights Organizing and Advocacy in Annapolis Heat Up Renters United MarylandMatt Hill, Public Justice Center, 410-625-9409, ext. 229, hillm@publicjustice.orgNkeshi Free, CASA, 240-393-7400, nfree@wearecasa.org Immediate Release: September 30, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD — Renters United Maryland celebrates as two bills championed by this coalition take effect on October 1, 2024: The… Read More »New Laws Hold Landlords Accountable and Prevent Evictions
Enforcing the Tenant Safety Act of 2024 If your landlord fails to make repairs to conditions that threaten your life, health, or safety, you can file a legal case to hold them accountable. Learn about your rights under the law: