Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 9 - Access to Legal Representation in Eviction Cases
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.

Structure Maryland Statutes

Maryland Statutes

Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant

Subtitle 9 - Access to Legal Representation in Eviction Cases

Section 8-901 - Definitions

Section 8-902 - Access by Covered Individual to Legal Representation

Section 8-903 - Access to Counsel in Evictions Program -- Purpose of Program

Section 8-904 - Proceedings to Evict or Terminate Tenancy or Housing Subsidy -- Access to Legal Representation -- Timing -- Contract for Services

Section 8-905 - Informational Pamphlet Developed -- Copies Served With Process by Sheriff or Constable

Section 8-906 - Outreach and Education to Tenants Regarding Rights and Legal Representation

Section 8-907 - Annual Report of Activities

Section 8-908 - Access to Counsel in Evictions Task Force -- Members -- Chair -- Staff -- Compensation -- Annual Report on Findings and Recommendations -- Grants

Section 8-909 - Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund -- Purpose/ Administration -- Special, Nonlapsing Fund -- Fund Contents -- Use of Fund

Section 8-910 - Implementation in Phased in Manner -- Priority in Funding -- Subject to Funding

Section 8-911 - Representation Provided by Local Jurisdiction -- Allocation of Funding to Local Program