Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 9 - Access to Legal Representation in Eviction Cases
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 for the appeal.
    (b)    (1)    Under the Program, a designated organization shall ensure that a covered individual receives access to legal representation by an attorney in a proceeding as required under this subtitle as soon as possible after:
            (i)    A landlord provides notice to terminate a tenancy;
            (ii)    The initiation of an eviction proceeding; or
            (iii)    The determination by a designated organization that a proceeding related to a constructive eviction on behalf of a covered individual should be initiated.
        (2)    If feasible, legal representation required under this subsection should begin no later than the time of the covered individual’s first appearance in a proceeding.
    (c)    MLSC may contract with a designated organization to provide all or part of the services required under this section.

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