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BGE Extends Consumer Protections through July 1
BGE will be waiving late payment fees and suspending service terminations until July 1 for all residential customers and qualifying businesses. "To provide customers with payment flexibility, BGE has extended its payment arrangement plans to allow customers to spread...
Great News for Renters in Baltimore City
On Monday evening, the Baltimore City Council passed legislation that prohibits rent increases and late fees during the COVID-19 crisis and 90 days after. The Renters' Relief Act goes into effect as of March 5, 2020.
Renter Relief Act hearing
Today at 1:00 PM, Baltimore City Council will be holding a hearing of the Baltimore City COVID-19 Renter Relief Act. PBRC signed on to support PJC attorney Matt Hill’s testimony in support of the Renter Relief Act, which would prohibit rent increases and late fees...
CARES Act garnishment victory!
View the new Executive Order from Gov. Hogan prohibiting garnishment of CARES Act Recovery Rebates.
Legislation to help renters introduced
City Council member Brandon Scott introduced legislation on Monday (4/27) that would prohibit late fees and rent increases during the State of Emergency and 90 days thereafter (more info here).