New Law Requires 2-Weeks Notice Before Eviction
A bill signed into law Monday requires renters get a two-week notice before being evicted in Montgomery County. Now, landlords have to notify renters 14 days before eviction overriding the… Read More
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Number of Unsheltered Residents Rises as Funding Faces Decrease
Officials are strategizing how best to stretch county dollars allocated to prevent homelessness as the threat of reduction in federal funds looms and the need increases. Staff from the county’s… Read More
‘Why Is This Happening?’: 10 Families Evicted with Many More Facing Same Fate
Twelve hours after the first of 10 families were evicted from the Enclave Apartments in White Oak, all residents had found other housing. On Tuesday, Councilmember Kristin Mink and numerous… Read More
Evictions Notices Rising But Majority of Tenants Walk Away First
During the pandemic, evictions were put on hold, and Montgomery County used federal money for rent subsidies. But as people continue to recover from the effects of COVID-19, some tenants are… Read More
Eviction Moratorium Ends August 15
With the Maryland eviction moratorium set to end August 15, Montgomery County residents need help. According to research by Surgo Ventures, a non profit health organization, nearly 15% percent of… Read More
Hogan to Lift Maryland’s State of Emergency for COVID-19 on July 1
Gov. Larry Hogan announced plans to lift Maryland’s state of emergency on July 1. The action would put an end to all the state’s mandates and restrictions related to COVID-19.… Read More
Hogan, Frosh Announce $11.7 Million for Housing-Related Legal Services
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh and Gov. Larry Hogan announced that $11.7 million in general funds will go towards providing legal services to families facing eviction and homelessness. The funds… Read More
Relief for Tenants Who Can’t Pay Their Rent
Following a new federal order halting residential evictions, community organization CASA, along with over 80 organizations, calls on state officials to reconvene for a special session. The new order, issued… Read More