Cal. Civ. Code § 8-901
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) “Community group” means a nonprofit entity with the capacity to conduct tenant outreach and provide engagement, education, and information. (c) “Covered individual” means an individual who: (1) Occupies a residential property under a claim of legal right other than owner, including a tenant in a building owned, operated, or managed by a public housing authority; and (2) Is a member of a household with an income that is not greater than 50% of the median income, adjusted for household size, in the State as determined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services or its successor. (d) “Designated organization” means a nonprofit entity designated by MLSC with the ability to provide legal representation to covered individuals. (e) “Fund” means the Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund. (f) “Legal representation” includes all representation by an attorney beyond brief legal advice and is not limited to the formal entry of appearance in court. (g) “MLSC” means the Maryland Legal Services Corporation. (h) “Program” means the Access to Counsel in Evictions Program. (i) “Task Force” means the Access to Counsel in Evictions Task Force.
Section 8-901 of Maryland's Real Property Code establishes the definitions that govern the Access to Counsel in Evictions Program. It identifies who qualifies as a 'covered individual'—broadly, a residential occupant (including public housing tenants) whose household income does not exceed 50% of the state median income as set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The section also defines key program components, including the special fund, the Maryland Legal Services Corporation (MLSC), designated nonprofit legal organizations, and the Task Force created to oversee the program.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-901, the definitions section of Maryland's Access to Counsel in Evictions Program clarifies that low-income residential occupants—those at or below 50% of the state median income—may qualify for attorney representation through MLSC-designated organizations. Property owners and managers should be aware that 'legal representation' under this provision extends beyond formal court appearances to include broader attorney engagement on behalf of qualifying tenants. Operators conducting eviction proceedings in Maryland may encounter represented tenants even in cases that do not yet involve a formal court filing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-901 lays the definitional groundwork for Maryland's Access to Counsel in Evictions Program, which is designed to connect qualifying low-income residential occupants with legal representation through nonprofit organizations designated by the Maryland Legal Services Corporation (MLSC). If your household income is at or below 50% of the state median income, you may fall within the definition of a 'covered individual' entitled to access program services. Tenants who believe they qualify can explore their options by contacting MLSC, a designated organization, or a local tenant-rights group to learn more about available representation.
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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