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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Aug 6

Help shape our policy agenda to improve conditions for renters across Maryland at the Maryland Housing Justice Summit THIS Sun from 12:30 - 5pm in downtown Baltimore. Lunch, snacks, and breaks provided!

Join us to learn, connect, and most importantly: build renter power in MD! RSVP: bit.ly/RUM2025

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Aug 4

⚠️ Maryland renters! ⚠️ Help shape our 2026 policy agenda by taking the Renters Survey!

We need at least 50 more renters to take this survey by this Friday (8/8). Add your voice!

Take a few minutes to tell us what you need to make renting in Maryland better: bit.ly/2025RenterSurvey

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Jul 24

And whether you can make the summit or not – please fill out our 2025 Renter Survey!

This is another great opportunity to let us know what's going on in your home, + tell us what would make it better!

Your answers will help shape our legislative agenda.

Take the survey: bit.ly/2025RenterSurvey

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Jul 24

Join us for a meaningful day of building renter power at the 2025 Maryland Housing Justice Summit!

You’ll get to meet other advocates, help us shape our policy agenda, + learn skills to help build our movement even stronger. Lunch, snacks, + breaks will be provided!

RSVP: bit.ly/RUM2025

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Jul 15

6 yrs of ⬆️ rents + ⬇️ eviction prevention 💲 means more kids than ever are homeless. We're grateful to see Sen. Hettleman @vaughnstewart.bsky.social + DHCD's bill go into effect soon to prevent evictions of families of kids in community schools. We need more than $5M/yr to prevent youth homelessness.

Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Jul 1

Read the full article in @thebaltimorebanner.com: www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/ho...

Your lease will come with a ‘bill of rights.’ Here’s what that means.

The bill of rights in Maryland will include new protections in the 2024 law, such as capping security deposits at one month’s rent and more.

www.thebaltimorebanner.com

Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Jul 1

You have rights – and starting TODAY (July 1st), your landlord will be required by the state to inform you of them! New leases will come with an 8pg document, called the 'Tenants Bill of Rights'. This is a huge step forward for making sure tenants know their rights while we fight to expand them!

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Jun 27

You’ll get to meet other housing justice advocates, help us shape our 2026 policy agenda, paint a banner, and learn skills to help build our movement even stronger.

Lunch, snacks, and breaks will be provided!

RSVP: bit.ly/RUM2025

2025 Maryland Housing Justice Summit

Join Renters United Maryland and tenants, advocates, service providers, and others as we continue building our collective power and plan for the future of housing justice across Maryland! We'll reflec...

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Jun 27

Together we can win crucial policy changes and improve conditions for renters across Maryland!

Join us on Sun, August 10th in Baltimore City or on Zoom for the Renters United Maryland Housing Justice Summit!

RSVP: bit.ly/RUM2025

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · May 7

The housing crisis continues, and our legislators fail to act. Unhoused persons seeking shelter DOUBLED in 2024, but Gov. Moore and our elected officials cut eviction prevention funds by 50% and refused to pass Good Cause Eviction which has been proven to reduce evictions.

A screenshot of a story in the baltimore banner - the headline reads 'Twice as many Baltimoreans needed an emergency shelter in the last 2 years'

the quote from the story says "The number of people using Baltimore’s emergency shelter system for overnight stays has doubled in the last two years, the latest city data shows, and Baltimore’s homeless services director is pointing the blame at two main culprits: A loss of funding designed to prevent evictions and the soaring costs of renting and owning a home.

More people in Baltimore experienced homelessness for the first time in 2024 compared to the year before, the data shows. And Baltimore is roughly half as successful at placing people in housing as the national average."

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · May 5

MD renters made the @marylandmatters.org session 2025 winners/losers list – for the wrong reason! Renters lost this session because of the Senate’s commitment to siding with landlords + developers.

That’s why we must build our movement and come back better than ever in 2026! Join us bit.ly/JoinRUM

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Apr 3

There are only 4 days left of the 2025 MD session! HB767 would ensure that renters get notice of the time/date of their eviction.

Call JPR Chair Smith NOW (410-841-3634) & ask him to bring HB767 up for a vote TODAY! Tenants facing eviction shouldn't wonder when the sheriff will be at their door.

a bright yellow banner at the top has dark blue text that reads "time is running out" next to the text there is an alarm clock with lightning bolts coming out of the sides.

Below, white and yellow text on a dark blue background reads "Renters need adequate notice of their eviction! Tell Senate JPR Committee Chair Will Smith to bring HB767 up for a vote! Call him: 410-841-3634

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Apr 2

Only a few days left of the 2025 Maryland legislative session! The Senate must pass HB767 – to require tenants are given at least 7 days notice of their eviction. Tenants facing eviction should AT LEAST know when it's happening.

Tell the Senate to pass HB767: actionnetwork.org/letters/pass-tpra

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Mar 27

The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee could be voting on the Tenant Possessions Recovery Act as soon as this afternoon! Sign up for a slot and tell them to pass the bill with NO weakening amendments! No one should lose their home AND all of their belongings on the same day.

bit.ly/PassTPRA

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Mar 25

Ms. Hunt's eviction story is a heartbreaking example of why the MD Senate must pass the Tenant Possessions Recovery Act NOW!

No one should lose their home AND all of their belongings on the same day. 46 other states agree – MD must catch up! Take action: actionnetwork.org/letters/pass...

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Kristin Mink @kristinmink.bsky.social · Mar 14

Using desperately needed Good Cause Eviction legislation as an opportunity to either roll back or prevent the spread of increasingly popular rent stabilization laws in Maryland is not what this moment calls for. 🧵

marylandmatters.org/2025/03/12/g...

'Good cause' at a cost: Counties may have to pick either good cause evictions or rent stabilization - Maryland Matters

Supporters of "good cause" eviction laws may finally get their bill this year -- but it might come at the cost of other renter protections, as local jurisdictions could have to pick between rent-contr...

marylandmatters.org

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Mar 13

No reason? No eviction! TY to the local elected officials who joined us in Annapolis to call on the Senate Judicial Proceedings cmte to pass a STRONG Good Cause Eviction bill! @cmkristinmink.bsky.social @odetteramos.bsky.social

Maryland's renters need Good Cause Eviction AND rent stabilization!

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Mar 12

We are in Annapolis this morning with local elected leaders calling on the Maryland General Assembly to pass a clean Good Cause Eviction bill! No good reason, no eviction!

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Mar 11

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Kristin Mink @kristinmink.bsky.social · Mar 11

Over 30 local lawmakers across Maryland sent this letter to members of the state Senate JPR Committee, calling for passage of Good Cause Enabling SB651 — WITHOUT amendments creating preemptions, especially related to vacancy control.

The bill’s currently on a voting list for today. 👀

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Kristin Mink @kristinmink.bsky.social · Mar 11

Over 30 local lawmakers across Maryland sent this letter to members of the state Senate JPR Committee, calling for passage of Good Cause Enabling SB651 — WITHOUT amendments creating preemptions, especially related to vacancy control.

The bill’s currently on a voting list for today. 👀

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Mar 11

The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee is scheduled to vote on Good Cause Eviction TODAY at 2PM! But they are considering bad amendments.

We need your voice NOW! Sign up to call JPR and tell them Maryland's tenants need a STRONG Good Cause Eviction bill!

bit.ly/call4goodcause

White and yellow text on a dark blue background. Text reads: The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee is scheduled to vote on Good Cause Eviction TODAY – but they’re considering harmful amendments!
Call and tell them to pass a STRONG Good Cause Eviction bill!
bit.ly/call4goodcause

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Mar 10

Contact our Senators TODAY to tell them to pass a strong Good Cause Eviction bill: actionnetwork.org/letters/pass...

Tell the General Assembly to take action on housing justice

Everyone should have the opportunity to live in stable, safe, fair, and affordable homes. As the 2025 legislative session gets started, contact your legislators, General Assembly leadership, and the G...

actionnetwork.org

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Mar 10

Evictions are a public health issue! Great op-ed published in the Sun highlighting how preventing evictions keeps our neighbors + communities healthy. That's why we need a STRONG Good Cause Eviction bill! @jwaldstreicher.bsky.social @charlessydnor3d.bsky.social

www.baltimoresun.com/2025/03/06/g...

a screenshot of the Baltimore Sun website. It says " The Baltimore Sun Opinion / Commentary 'Good Cause' Evictions bill is right cause for health | Guest Commentary

white and yellow text on a blue background - text reads: Ultimately, to protect the health of Marylanders, we must move beyond treating the symptoms of disease in our clinics and focus on the conditions that put people in harm’s way.

white and yellow text on a blue background. text reads: The policies that make up the eviction system, like “no cause,” are collapsing pillars of resiliency and driving poor health and homelessness. We can’t wait until the crisis pushes more families and individuals into the streets and into our exam rooms before we intervene.

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Zafar @zafarshah.bsky.social · Mar 10

"Renters cannot afford to wait years for the trickle-down benefits of a housing surplus while facing immediate threats of eviction."

centermaryland.org/2025/good-ca...

Good Cause Eviction: A Critical Fix for Maryland’s Housing Crisis - Center Maryland

by Zafar Shah Sandra is still homeless.1 She had to put her daughter in a friend’s care and live in her car. Nearly a year ago, she reached out to Maryland Legal Aid after her lease in Easton wasn’t ...

centermaryland.org

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Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Mar 6

We still need your voice! Call the Senate JPR Committee TODAY to push for a STRONG Good Cause Eviction bill! www.slottr.com/ProtectRenters

Renters United Maryland @rentersunitemd.bsky.social · Mar 5

The Maryland General Assembly is closer than ever to finally passing local enabling legislation for Good Cause Eviction (HB709/SB651), but they're considering bad amendments that would undermine other renter protections. Call the Senate JPR cmte NOW to urge a STRONG bill! slottr.com/ProtectRenters

a woman making a phone call. a yellow speech bubble says 'no reason? no eviction!' - text below reads: corporate landlord lobbyists are trying to gut the good cause eviction bill – call the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee TODAY to say NO harmful amendments! links to: slottr.com/ProtectRenters

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