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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.
PBRC Tax Sale Service Update
PBRC is continuing to serve Baltimore homeowners through April 15th, and will start serving PG County homeowners on April 18th until the 30th. As of April 8th, despite PG County being…
Office of People’s Counsel (OPC) Information Sheets
Office of People’s Counsel (OPC) has developed Information Sheets to answer questions on utility bills, bill payments, and service disconnections for each gas and electric utility, and single Information Sheets for water…
Governor Hogan Issues Stay-at-home Order
Governor Larry Hogan issues stay-at-home order for Marylanders to stop the spread of coronavirus. This means no one should leave their home unless to get food, travel to essential work,…