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Last page edit 05/19/09
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Retaliatory Actions Landlord may not evict tenant, increase the rent, or decrease any services to which tenant is entitled, for any of the following reasons: 1) solely because tenant complained in good faith to the landlord or to a public agency concerning the tenant's rights or concerning a housing deficiency; 2) solely because tenant is a member of a tenants' organization; 3) solely because tenant filed suit against the landlord; or 4) solely because tenant consulted a lawyer on a matter involving the tenant's rights. In any eviction proceeding, if judgment is for the tenant on the basis of any of the above defenses, the court may order the landlord to pay reasonable attorney's fees and court costs for the tenant. (Public Local Laws of Baltimore City, Sec. 9-10)
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