# Real Property (GRP)

## Title 8. Landlord and Tenant

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

#### Section 8-905

(a) MLSC shall develop an informational pamphlet in both English and other languages MLSC determines appropriate:

  (1) Describing the legal rights of tenants and residents and the access to counsel established under this subtitle; and

  (2) Providing information on resources available to tenants and residents.

(b) A sheriff or constable shall provide a copy of the pamphlet described under subsection (a) of this section in addition to the process served on a tenant, an assignee, or a subtenant in accordance with the following provisions of this article:

  (1) An eviction proceeding for a failure to pay rent under Sec. 8-401 of this title;

  (2) An eviction proceeding for a tenant holding over under Sec. 8-402 of this title;

  (3) An eviction proceeding for a breach of lease under Sec. 8-402.1 of this title; and

  (4) A repossession proceeding under Title 8A, Subtitle 17 of this article.

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Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)