{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-real-property-8-904","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Real Property § 8–904","heading":"","body":"(a) Under the Program, MLSC shall provide for access to legal representation by a covered individual for a judicial or administrative proceeding to evict or terminate the tenancy or housing subsidy of a covered individual, including the first appeal of a decision in the proceeding if the designated organization determines that there are sufficient legal grounds for the appeal.\n(b) (1) Under the Program, a designated organization shall ensure that a covered individual receives access to legal representation by an attorney in a proceeding as required under this subtitle as soon as possible after:\n(i) A landlord provides notice to terminate a tenancy;\n(ii) The initiation of an eviction proceeding; or\n(iii) The determination by a designated organization that a proceeding related to a constructive eviction on behalf of a covered individual should be initiated.\n(2) If feasible, legal representation required under this subsection should begin no later than the time of the covered individual’s first appearance in a proceeding.\n(c) MLSC may contract with a designated organization to provide all or part of the services required under this section.","path":["Article - Real Property"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=grp\u0026section=8-904","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T20:00:38Z","sha256":"95a61c8f9ca96a17dd389d39d647e36f99ec1d51cdebaf336b04ea32334547cf","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-real-property-8-903","next":"us-md/md.-code-real-property-8-905"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}