Cal. Civ. Code § 7-105
Md. Code, Hous. & Cmty. Dev. — tenant-facing provisions (Titles 5, 7; §§ 4-2911, 4-2914, 4-2918)
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A property qualifies as an assisted project if: (1) it is a building or buildings under common ownership containing 10 or more dwelling units intended to be leased to assisted households for occupancy as their primary residences; and (2) (i) a loan financing the property is insured or assisted under § 221(d)(3), § 202, or § 236(a) or (b) of the National Housing Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1701q, § 1715l(d)(3), or § 1715z-1, or § 515 of the Housing Act of 1949, 42 U.S.C. § 1485; or (ii) the project, the owner of the project, or a lender to the project receives project-based § 8 rental assistance.
Section 7-105 of the Maryland Housing and Community Development Code establishes the definition of an 'assisted project' for purposes of the state's tenant-protection framework. A property meets this definition when it contains ten or more dwelling units under common ownership that are leased to income-qualified households as primary residences, and when the property is backed by specific forms of federal financing or rental assistance—such as loans insured under certain National Housing Act programs or project-based Section 8 assistance. This classification determines which properties fall under the broader set of obligations and protections that Maryland law attaches to assisted housing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multifamily properties should be aware that under § 7-105, a property's status as an 'assisted project' is triggered by a combination of unit count, tenant eligibility, and the type of federal financing or subsidy attached to the property. Owners whose buildings carry federally insured loans or project-based Section 8 contracts and who house ten or more assisted households generally fall within this definition and become subject to the related requirements of the Maryland Housing and Community Development Code. Compliance-minded operators typically maintain clear documentation of their financing instruments and subsidy agreements to accurately assess whether § 7-105 applies to their portfolio.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 7-105, tenants living in buildings with ten or more units that are financed through certain federal programs or receive project-based Section 8 assistance may be residing in an 'assisted project,' which can carry meaningful protections under Maryland's Housing and Community Development Code. Knowing whether a property qualifies under this definition can be relevant when evaluating rights related to lease terms, rent, or other conditions of tenancy. Tenants who want to understand whether their building meets this definition may find it helpful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or Maryland Legal Aid for general guidance.
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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