Fighting Blight Through Resolving Tangled Title Issues
Fighting Blight Through Resolving Tangled Title Issues
Room 348: 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM
Families with unclear title are at risk to lose hard-won generational wealth. The most vulnerable are already disadvantaged communities. Panelists will discuss the importance of Tangled Titles, a subset of issues in Heirs Property, and how they contribute to blight and vacancy issues. This session will delve into the intersection of tangled title issues, building vacancy issues, and the development of solutions to help service providers, lawyers, and advocates effectively fight blight.
Panelists:
- Nketiah Berko, National Consumer Law Center
- Steven Kappen, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
- Nneka N'namdi, Stop Oppressive Seizures (SOS) Fund
Moderator: Madonna Lebling, Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland