tenants rights
Updated for 2024: The Maryland Guide for Tenants
Finding a new rental in Maryland can be a challenge, due to the complexity of Maryland landlord-tenant law. Our updated tenant guide includes information on: How to find a good rental How to calculate affordability Things to look out for when researching a Maryland landlord or property management company What to do when something goes wrong Updates for 2024: We've added information about the Access to Counsel in Evictions coordinated intake program, and added information on Maryland's eviction shield law that went into effect October 1, 2024. You can download your free copy of the Tenant Guide here. If you ...
Fair Housing Fact Sheets
Here are several one-page Fair Housing fact sheets you can download, relevant to Maryland residents. Fact sheets are in PDF format. The HOME Act Disability Rights Economic Action Fair Housing Program Fair Housing Protected Classes: Federal, State, and Local
Tenant Fact Sheets
Here are several one-page fact sheets you can download, on topics relevant to Maryland tenants. Fact sheets are in PDF format. Air Conditioning Rent Escrow Ratio Utility Billing (RUBS) Security Deposits Fair Housing Protected Classes If you're looking for our comprehensive Tenant Guide, please download it here. If you need fact sheets related to Fair Housing issues, please go here.
Maryland Water Billing and Property Tax Payments Search by County
Note: Not all counties have online access to property tax and water bills. If a county is not listed below, the information is not available online. Allegany County: Property Taxes Water Billing Anne Arundel County: Property Taxes Water Billing Baltimore City: Property Taxes Water Billing Baltimore County: Property Taxes Water Billing (Baltimore County residents pay water bills to Baltimore City.) Calvert County: Property Taxes Carroll County: Property Taxes and Water Billing Cecil County: Property Taxes and Water Billing Charles County: Property Taxes Water Billing Dorchester County: Property Taxes Frederick County: Property Taxes and Water Billing Garrett County: Property Taxes and ...
Maryland Counties With Rental Registration/Licensing Requirements
We get a lot of questions from both landlords and tenants about rental licensing and/or registration. The jurisdictions below are where most of our registration and licensing questions originate from. This list is by no means complete — please do your research if you’re a landlord or tenant, and contact your local planning, zoning, or housing department for more information. Allegany County (Cumberland) Anne Arundel County and City of Annapolis Baltimore City (You can also click here to download the applicable section of Baltimore City code.) Baltimore County Carroll County (Westminster) Dorchester County (Cambridge) City of Frederick (Starts January 1, ...
New for 2023: The Tenant Guide!
Finding a new rental in Maryland can be a challenge, especially in 2023, so we’ve distilled a lot of tips and tricks into one easy-to-use tenant guide. It includes information on: How to find a good rental How to calculate affordability Things to look out for when researching the landlord or management company What to do when something goes wrong You can download your free copy of the Tenant Guide here. If you still have concerns about the property you’re living in, you’re always welcome to send us an intake form or call our tenant line Tuesday through Friday, from 10 AM ...
Staff & Board
Meet Our Staff The Economic Action staff is a team of passionate advocates, committed to securing economic rights and equity for all. We work together to meet the needs of our Maryland communities through our diverse perspectives and skill-sets. We take great pride in providing immediate services to our Maryland community members in need while simultaneously fighting for systemic change policies that heal the system for good. Marceline White Jennifer Bevan-Dangel Francine Hyman Carol Ott Jamila Blake Zoe Gallagher LaToya McKay Emily Fader Savedra Scott ...
Fair Housing
Fair Housing Economic Action's Fair Housing program works to root out discrimination in housing and assist Maryland residents with resolving Fair Housing complaints. To do this... we educate individuals and organizations about housing rights. we take fair housing complaints and work to resolve them. we advocate on behalf of individuals and communities facing current and historic discrimination. we educate housing providers about their fair housing responsibilities. You can download a list of State, Federal, and local protected classes here, along with our program flyer and information on Maryland's HOME Act and Disability Rights. If you're looking for ...