February 20th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Maryland renters, tenant advocates, and legislators gathered at Lawyers Mall in Annapolis to rally in support of Good Cause Eviction protections this week.  The rally took place just hours before hearings on the legislation occurred in the House and Senate.  The Good Cause Eviction Bill would allow local jurisdictions to require landlords to provide a valid reason before evicting tenants.  Matt Losak, co-founder of the Montgomery County Renters Alliance says evictions with no reason are increasing…

   

“We are seeing countless numbers of tenants who are losing their homes for no other reason other than forming tenant associations, seeking promised or required services, or trying to negotiate a farer rent.  This must stop.  The relationship of stable, affordable quality housing to community health, welfare and prosperity needs to be understood by the Maryland General Assembly.”