Program Contact name (Person/role)
Carol Ott
Program Website
Program Website
https://econaction.org/what-we-do/tenant-advocacy/
Online intake form URL
Program intake form
https://econaction.org/tenant-advocacy-intake-form/
Program uses Language Line (Y/N)
Yes
Intake days/hours (other)
24/7 through online form
Advice/Help Hotline Phone
443-447-7336
Advice/Help Hotline Days/Hours
Tuesday-Friday: 10 am - 2 pm
Cost or fee (describe)
Free of charge
Eligibility-residence-county
Statewide
Program Description
Our 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 provides Maryland renters with free information about tenant rights and responsibilities, including:
- Lease reviews
- Eviction Notification and Procedure, Illegal Eviction
- Prevention
- Nonpayment of Rent (Please note: We do not provide financial assistance.)
- Code Enforcement, including licenses and inspections
- Denial of Essential Services (heat, water, stove, etc.)
- Security Deposits
- Rent Escrow
- Leas paint
We can also provide referrals to legal service providers, or other agencies or organizations that could be of assistance. If you are a tenant or a landlord, and have a housing question about the above topics, or need our help with a rental issue, please see below.
Housing - General
Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics
Housing - Landlord/Tenant
Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics
Full Representation
Se habla Español
Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics