Fair Housing Action Center of Maryland

The Tenant Advocacy program allows Maryland tenants to receive free information about tenant rights and responsibilities, and help with individual rental issues such as:

• Lead paint
• Rent Escrow
• Security Deposits
• Denial of Essential Services (heat, water, stove, etc.)
• Code Enforcement
• Nonpayment of Rent (Please note: We do not provide direct financial assistance.)
• Eviction Prevention
• We also provide in-depth assistance with individual tenants, either through reaching an equitable agreement between the tenant and landlord, or through code enforcement, referrals to legal service providers, or referrals to other agencies or organizations that could be of assistance.

If you are a Maryland tenant, or own rental property in Maryland, and need help with a rental housing issue, please completely fill out the intake form. Someone will respond as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours. Please Note: We do not provide direct financial services to tenants who need help paying their rent. We may, however, be able to refer you to other organizations and agencies that might be able to help, depending on the eligibility requirements and funding availability.

General Housing Intake Form

Fair Housing Discrimination Intake Form