Legal Resources for Baltimore City Renters

Is your landlord threatening you with illegal fees or refusing to fix major problems with your unit?

Are you in subsidized housing and need a rent reduction due to loss of income?

Is your landlord discriminating against you because of your disability?

Is your landlord unlicensed?

Are you facing eviction?

The following organizations provide free legal advice and, in some cases, representation to renters facing eviction and other landlord-tenant issues. These organizations take different types of cases and all have capacity limitations.  Please review the types of services that these organizations provide before calling.  Note: “Subsidized” housing refers to any form of housing choice voucher, public housing or other government-subsidized housing.

Maryland Legal Aid
Advice and representation – focused on subsidized housing cases; same-day representation for failure to pay rent eviction cases possible

  • 410-951-7777

Public Justice Center
Advice and representation – focused on non-subsidized housing cases

  • 410-625-9409

Homeless Persons Representation Project
Advice and representation – focused on subsidized housing cases

Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland/Tenant Volunteer Lawyer of the Day Program
Advice and same-day representation in rent court – will meet tenant at court

  • 443-703-3053

Disability Rights Maryland
Housing cases involving a tenant or family member with a disability

  • 410-727-6352

Maryland Courts Self-Help Center
Advice and referrals on housing and other civil cases

  • 410-260-1392

St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center
Advice and representation for landlord-tenant disputes, foreclosure defense and other areas