Cal. Civ. Code § 8-907
Md. Code Ann., Real Property Art. Title 8 — Landlord and Tenant
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On or before August 31 each year, MLSC shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly the following information for the immediately preceding fiscal year: (1) The number of cases in which a covered individual was provided legal representation, disaggregated by case type, including: (i) Nonpayment of rent under § 8–401 of this title; (ii) Tenant holdover under § 8–402 of this title; and (iii) Breach of lease under § 8–402.1 of this title; (2) The amount paid to attorneys for each case managed; (3) The geographic distribution of cases; (4) Data on the disposition of cases decided; (5) The amount of State and federal funds allocated to each designated organization; and (6) The number of covered individuals provided legal representation for multiple cases.
Under Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-907, the Maryland Legal Services Corporation (MLSC) is required to submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly by August 31 of each year. The report must cover the prior fiscal year and include detailed data on legal representation provided to covered individuals in housing cases—such as nonpayment of rent, tenant holdover, and breach of lease—along with financial, geographic, and outcome information. This provision establishes a public accountability mechanism for the state-funded legal aid program serving tenants in eviction-related proceedings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 8-907 does not impose direct obligations on landlords or property managers, but it does reflect the existence of a state-supported legal representation program for tenants in eviction-related cases. Landlords and property managers operating in Maryland should be aware that covered tenants in nonpayment, holdover, and breach-of-lease proceedings may have access to legal counsel funded through MLSC-designated organizations. Understanding the scope of this program, as documented in the annual reports required by § 8-907, can inform how operators approach compliance and documentation in their rental practices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-907 of the Maryland Real Property Code requires MLSC to report annually on how many tenants received legal representation in housing cases, including eviction proceedings for nonpayment of rent, holdover, and breach of lease. This reporting requirement reflects the existence of a state-supported framework for providing legal aid to eligible tenants—sometimes called 'covered individuals'—in these types of cases. Tenants who believe they may qualify for legal representation through an MLSC-designated organization can look into local legal aid resources or tenant-rights organizations to learn more about eligibility and available assistance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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