Rent Escrow and Habitability After the Tenant Safety Act

2024 Partners for Justice Conference (2)

Rent Escrow and Habitability After the Tenant Safety Act

Room 348:  9:45 AM to 11:00 AM

This panel will delve into the significant changes in rent escrow and habitability claims in residential properties following the passage of the 2024 Tenant Safety Act. The Act has fundamentally altered the way these claims are brought, including the ability to collect attorney fees and other statutory changes. With several months of experience under their belts, advocates will share their insights and knowledge on how landlord-tenant practices have evolved in response to the new legislation.

Panelists: 

  1. Jonathan Riedel, CASA
  2. Elizabeth Ashford, Public Justice Center

Moderator: James Bell, Maryland Legal Aid