§ 5–102
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Hous. & Cmty. Dev. § 5-102 (2026)
Title 5. Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs
Subtitle 1
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(a)
There is an Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs in the Department.
(b)
The purpose of the Office is to:
(1)
ensure that tenants have access to educational resources to aid in understanding and exercising the tenants’ rights under State law;
(2)
provide tenants with information on how to report a violation of their legal rights as tenants and facilitate referrals of reported violations to appropriate enforcement agencies;
(3)
provide tenants with information on how to obtain financial counseling; and
(4)
notify appropriate authorities regarding housing discrimination and other unfair or illegal housing practices.