Attorney General Frosh announces settlement with LeaseLock

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh this week announced that the Consumer Protection Division has entered into a settlement with California-based LeaseLock, Inc. resolving allegations that its deposit waiver products violated the Security Deposit Law. The Maryland Security Deposit Law permits landlords to collect security deposits from tenants that must be refunded to the tenant at the end of […]

Gatherings at Perry Hall Station: 55-plus community to open summer 2022

PERRY HALL, MD—A new community for seniors will be opening this summer in Perry Hall. Gatherings at Perry Hall Station, from Beazer Homes, will feature 29 age-restricted villas off of Belair Road, near Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant BrightView Perry Hall. The new villas will feature three newly-designed floor plans to choose from and 1-car garages. Beazer Home says their “Gatherings” communities […]

Access to Counsel in Evictions Task Force releases first annual report

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the Maryland Access to Counsel in Evictions Task Force released its first annual report to the Governor and Maryland General Assembly regarding funding and implementation of the statewide access to counsel in evictions program. The Task Force was created by the General Assembly with members appointed by Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh, and it is staffed […]

Governor Hogan announces opening of Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced the launch of the $248 million Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund, which will be administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to support mortgage relief, home repairs, housing counseling, and legal services. “Across Maryland, there are homeowners who are struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments due to the […]

Governor Hogan announces additional vetoes

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In addition to the vetoes announced earlier this week, Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced in letters to General Assembly leaders that, in accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, he has vetoed the following legislation passed during the 2021 legislative session: HB 1322 – Primary and Secondary Education – School Personnel Not Returning to In-Person […]

Baltimore County to receive nearly $50 million in additional emergency rental assistance

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced an additional $192.9 million in funding has been awarded to local governments and service providers through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. These federal funds will support local Maryland Eviction Prevention Partnership initiatives that assist tenants whose ability to pay rent has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor also announced that the […]

Olszewski announces creation of new Baltimore County Department Of Housing and Community Development, renames Department of Public Works and Transportation

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday signed legislation creating Baltimore County’s first dedicated Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to help ensure access to affordable housing, provide housing stability support, and develop stronger neighborhoods by providing community revitalization supports in a timely and efficient manner. Additionally, Olszewski signed legislation officially renaming the Department of Public Works to the […]

Maryland foreclosure moratorium extended through June 30

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor’s Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation on Wednesday the extension of the moratorium on new residential foreclosures through June 30, 2021. The moratorium, originally established by the Governor’s executive order issued April 3, 2020 and continued through subsequent executive orders and regulatory guidance, was due to expire on May 3, 2021. The new […]