# Real Property (GRP)

## Title 8. Landlord and Tenant

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

#### Section 8-907

On or before August 31 each year, MLSC shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with Sec. 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 Sec. 8-401 of this title or Sec. 8A-1701 of this article;

  (ii) Holdover under Sec. 8-402 of this title or Sec. 8A-1702 of this article;

  (iii) Breach of lease under Sec. 8-402.1 of this title; and

  (iv) Breach of rental agreement under Sec. 8A-1703 of this article;

(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.

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