Cal. Civ. Code § 8-1001
Md. Code Ann., Real Property Art. Title 8 — Landlord and Tenant
Operative Text
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Covered individual” means a defendant tenant of a residential rental property in a failure to pay rent case filed under § 8–401 of this title. (c) “Designated organization” means the fiscal and administrative agent of a county’s local workforce development board. (d) “Pilot Program” means the Rent Court Workforce Solutions Pilot Program.
Section 8-1001 of the Maryland Real Property Code establishes the definitions that govern the Rent Court Workforce Solutions Pilot Program subtitle. It identifies three key terms: a 'covered individual' (a residential tenant who is a defendant in a failure-to-pay-rent case under § 8-401), a 'designated organization' (the fiscal and administrative agent of a county's local workforce development board), and the 'Pilot Program' itself. These definitions set the scope and vocabulary for the provisions that follow within this subtitle.
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Under § 8-1001, the Pilot Program's definitions clarify which court proceedings and parties fall within its scope. Landlords who file failure-to-pay-rent cases under § 8-401 should be aware that their tenant-defendants may qualify as 'covered individuals' under this subtitle, potentially making them eligible for workforce-related services connected to the Pilot Program. Operators familiar with these definitions are better positioned to understand how the broader subtitle may affect proceedings in rent court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-1001 defines who qualifies as a 'covered individual' under the Rent Court Workforce Solutions Pilot Program — specifically, residential tenants who are defendants in a failure-to-pay-rent case brought under § 8-401. If a tenant finds themselves named in such a case, this definition may be relevant to understanding what resources or programs could be available through the county's designated organization. Tenants seeking to understand their rights under this subtitle may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Maryland rent court proceedings.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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