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Baltimore County’s Eviction Prevention Initiative
“Baltimore County is launching a $1 million effort to prevent evictions caused by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 outbreak. Baltimore County’s program will take effect once Gov. Larry Hogan…
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…
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…
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…
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).
Free Wifi Available in Baltimore County
10 Baltimore County public libraries have installed free wifi service in the parking lots of their facilities. Users are encouraged to stay in their vehicles and practice social distancing while…
Prince George’s County Postpones Tax Sale
The Prince George’s County Department of Finance announced last week that they are postponing their annual tax sale, which was to be held this year on May 11th. Homeowners who…
Staff Profile: Melissa Chiasera
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Edinboro, PA (a small college town), then when I was 13 we moved to Buffalo, NY. Where did you go to…
Maryland Courts to remain closed through June 5th
Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera extends earlier directive, Maryland courts will stay closed though June 5th.