# Real Property (GRP)

## Title 8. Landlord and Tenant

### Subtitle 9. Access to Legal Representation in Eviction Cases

#### Section 8-904

(a)

  (1) Under the Program, MLSC shall provide for access to legal representation by a covered individual for a judicial or administrative proceeding to:

    (i) Evict or terminate the tenancy or housing subsidy of a covered individual; or

    (ii) Repossess the premises of a covered individual under Title 8A of this article.

  (2) The access to legal representation under paragraph (1) of this subsection includes 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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Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)