Tenant-Landlord Training
Advocating for Tenants in Baltimore City Rent Court
Click the flyer to register online! This training will prepare attorneys to provide limited representation to tenants and volunteer in the Rent Court Volunteer Lawyer of the Day Project (RCVLD Project). Topics covered include defenses in nonpayment of rent cases, rent escrow, rent abatement, strategies & best practices in advocating for tenants, and an overview…
Civil Practice and Procedure in Maryland’s District Courts
This training, co-sponsored by the MSBA Young Lawyers Section, is appropriate for experienced litigators who want to learn more about affidavit judgment and failure to pay rent cases AND for newer attorneys who want a comprehensive introduction to Maryland's District Courts. In exchange for this FREE training, attendees must commit to volunteer at three consumer protection or rent court clinics through the Consumer Protection Project (CPP) and Tenant Volunteer Lawyer of the Day (TVLD) Program.
Representing Tenants in Prince George’s County Rent Court
District Court for Prince George's County - Hyattsville 4990 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville, MD, United StatesThe training, co-sponsored by Community Legal Services of Prince George’s County (CLS), will cover Landlord-Tenant rules, cases, and practical advice, preparing attorneys to represent tenants in Failure to Pay Rent cases. Attendees must agree to fulfill two (2) units of volunteering within one year of training. One “unit of volunteering” is EITHER participating at one (1) CLS Rent Court Clinic OR taking one (1) landlord-tenant case from CLS.
Winning in Rent (Escrow) Court: Lunch and Learn with Judge Nicole Pastore-Klein
District Court for Baltimore City - Fayette St. 501 East Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD, United StatesExploring pro bono? Debrief a rent court clinic with tips from the bench. This training is ideal for any experience level. Observe the PBRC Tenant Volunteer Lawyer of the Day clinic in action at a Baltimore City Rent Court docket; learn tips for success from a judge; and find out how to get involved. Mentorship and lunch provided. Participation is open to attorneys. No pro bono commitment required.
Advocating for Tenants in Baltimore City Rent Court
University of Baltimore School of Law 1401 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, United StatesThis training will cover defenses in nonpayment of rent cases, rent escrow and rent abatement, strategies and best practices in advocating for tenants, and an overview of the Tenant Volunteer Lawyer of the Day Program (TVLD).
Representing Tenants in Prince George’s County Rent Court
District Court for Prince George's County - Hyattsville 4990 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville, MD, United StatesThe training, co-sponsored by Community Legal Services of Prince George’s County (CLS), will cover Landlord-Tenant rules, cases, and practical advice, preparing attorneys to represent tenants in Failure to Pay Rent cases.
Impact Speaker Series: Eviction Prevention
Live Webinar MDThe Impact Speaker Series is a monthly 1-hour virtual lunch discussion with community organization members, volunteers, and PBRC's project staff to discuss current events/issues and the importance of clinic projects. Each live event is recorded and later linked on this webpage for continued viewing. The series is free to all advocates and community members.
Helping Tenants in Frederick, Washington & Carroll Counties: An Overview of Maryland Landlord/Tenant Practice
Live Webinar MDThis training will cover client situations and why volunteers are needed; what to expect when you volunteer; landlord/tenant law in Maryland; failure to pay rent, tenant holding over, and breach of lease; public/section 8 housing and private landlords; right to jury trial; subsidies & tax credits; and the status of Covid defenses.
Volunteering in Rent Court: Baltimore City and Baltimore County
Live Webinar MDLawyers will learn how to represent tenants in rent court in both Baltimore City and Baltimore County, gaining the skills necessary to help stem the tide of evictions that is becoming an epidemic due in part to COVID-19 and the recent removal of tenant protections. With this training, lawyers will be qualified to participate in TVLD clinics, representing tenants in Failure to Pay Rent Actions, advising them about available defenses and helping to ensure that they stay housed.
Litigation Skills Series: Tips for Negotiating with Landlords in District Court
Live Webinar MDEach meeting runs from noon to 2:30 pm on a Friday, and includes three components: a 50-minute skills training; a 40-minute exercise; and a 20-minute mentoring roundtable, where attendees can bring up litigation questions they’re currently facing (whether related to the presentation topic or not), and get input from the group.
Litigation Skills Series: Cultural Competence and Breaking Barriers to Justice
Live Webinar MDEach meeting runs from noon to 2:00 pm on a Friday, and includes three components: a 75-minute skills training; a 20-minute exercise; and a 20-minute mentoring roundtable, where attendees can bring up litigation questions they’re currently facing (whether related to the presentation topic or not), and get input from the group.
Representing Tenants facing Eviction from Subsidized Housing
Broadneck Branch of the Anne Arundel County Public Library 1275 Green Holly Drive, AnnapolisThe training will delve into the more intricate details and nuances of representing tenants faced with eviction from subsidized housing. In addition to a short overview, we will cover issues such as reasonable accommodations, practice issue-spotting and take a deeper dive into the impacts of subsidizes on eviction cases such as Tenant Holding Over and Breach of Lease. This training is appropriate for attorneys who have experience with eviction cases who want to learn more about the impact of subsidies on their practice.