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Provides consumer information on resolving complaints regarding unfair and deceptive practices.Consumer ProtectionMore information: Publishes a guide with information on legal resources and tenants' rights in cases of evictionOperates general consumer and health hotlines to answer questionsOffers mediation and arbitration services, but not court representationInformation concerning business compliant records available Educates the public on scams, identity theft, selecting a nursing home, and other subjects

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Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Consumer Protection Agencies
COVID-19
Volunteer Opportunities
Consumer Law
Provides guidance to individuals who wish to represent themselves in court for legal matters related to domestic violence, family law, wills, guardianship of disabled adults, tenant matters, and small claims.Legal AssistanceMore information: Staff lawyers may not represent litigants

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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Probate Assistance
Provides legal assistance in civil cases related to family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer issuesLegal AssistanceMore information: Available during the school year; closed from May to mid-August

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Protective/Restraining Orders
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Mediation
General Legal Aid
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Consumer Law
Assists with issues between landlords and tenants, including those related to security deposits, rent payment, rent increases, and evictions.Housing/ShelterMore information: Addresses maintenance responsibilities and unauthorized entry Helps with lease violations and termination
Provides free legal consultations for housing and non-housing related legal issues.Legal ServicesMore information: Includes foreclosure prevention, eviction prevention, consumer debt, poor credit, mandated benefits Offers assistance to renters facing illegal eviction or landlords not following executive orders

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Volunteer Opportunities
General Legal Aid
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Helps low-income families and immigrants become self-sufficient and aware of their legal rights.Immigration ServicesMore information: Works with public and private organizations throughout the state Provides guidance on nutrition, healthcare, education, housing, employment, and benefits

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Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities
Interpretation/Translation
Offers consumer protection services, publications, and recommendations for legislation.Consumer ProtectionMore information: Helps resolve complaints regarding unfair trade practices and health plan refusals

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Consumer Complaints
Insurance Issues
Advocacy
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Helps tenants in cases related to unpaid rent by providing free legal advice and representationLegal Assistance
Assists with legal actions related to rent, eviction, child support, and criminal warrants.Legal Services

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Law Enforcement Agencies
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Investigates code violation complaints in residential and commercial properties and enforces rental registration licenses.Code Enforcement and InspectionsMore information: Conducts housing inspections for Section 8 Issues tickets to properties found to have code violations

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Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Public Health Information/Inspection/Remediation
Building and Safety
Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, COVID-19 issues, public benefits, and consumer problems.Legal ServicesMore information: Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues Provides assistance with expungements

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Consumer Law
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Labor and Employment Law
COVID-19
General Legal Aid
Housing Counseling
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Tax Foreclosure Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Discrimination Assistance
Elder Law
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
Ex-Offender Legal Assistance
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Offers protection against unfair trade practices and advocates for consumer protection laws.Consumer Protection AgenciesMore information: Responsible for complaint mediation, arbitration, and enforcement through court litigation Does not provide representation in court Helps with health plan refusals, medical billing disputes, and defective medical equipment Recommends legislation, offers consumer guides, and responds to business inquiries Provides a listing to report identity theft

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Volunteer Opportunities
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Consumer Protection Agencies
Crime Reporting
Offers resources and support to Latino and immigrant families in Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Cultural Transition FacilitationMore information: Employment training provided in carpentry, painting, dry-walling, and other skillsClasses in citizenship, English, Spanish, financial literacy, and home improvement available Provides legal services for issues related to immigration, housing, and employment discrimination Housing counseling provides help with the home buying process, housing issues, and tenants' rights Offers programs with a focus on civic engagement, health, and women's issuesHelps with citizenship applications, obtaining ID, and medical interpretation services Refers to other community resources as needed Accepts in-kind donations on a case-by-case basis

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General Health Education Programs
English as a Second Language
General Legal Aid
Housing Counseling
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities
Job Training Formats
Hispanic/Latino Community
Advocacy
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Specialized Information and Referral
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Enforces laws, ensures the safety and welfare of the public, and works to prevent and stop crime.Law EnforcementMore information:Provides security in court and helps with cases dealing with child support and domestic violence Investigates gang activity and registers sex offendersD.A.R.E. provides school outreach services related to drug use and healthy friendships

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Adolescents
Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Safety Education Programs
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Offender Registries/Community Notification
Law Enforcement Agencies
Crime Reporting
Provides legal assistance in civil cases related to family law, consumer law, foreclosure, landlord/ tenant issues, and senior law.Legal AssistanceMore information: Cannot assist with criminal or class action cases

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Comprehensive Family Law Services
General Legal Aid
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Consumer Law
Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, COVID-19 issues, public benefits, and consumer problems.Legal ServicesMore information: Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues Provides assistance with expungements

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Consumer Law
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Labor and Employment Law
COVID-19
General Legal Aid
Housing Counseling
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Tax Foreclosure Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Discrimination Assistance
Elder Law
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
Ex-Offender Legal Assistance
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, COVID-19 issues, public benefits, and consumer problems.Legal ServicesMore information: Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues Provides assistance with expungements

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Consumer Law
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Labor and Employment Law
COVID-19
General Legal Aid
Housing Counseling
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Tax Foreclosure Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Discrimination Assistance
Elder Law
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
Ex-Offender Legal Assistance
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Provides legal assistance for landlord-tenant disputes, replevin actions, motor vehicle violations, misdemeanors, and certain felonies.Legal AssistanceMore information: The court has jurisdiction over criminal cases, peace order, and protective orders against domestic violence
Ensures that landlords, lenders, realtors, and property managers follow the Fair Housing Act.Fair HousingMore information: Provides education on housing discrimination and how to report suspicious actions and policiesOffers information about tenant rights and responsibilities Investigates complaints, enforces codes, and helps tenants to reach resolution

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Discrimination Assistance
COVID-19
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Provide legal representation to individuals with eviction cases. Program does NOT offer help paying rent. Legal Assistance More information: Appointments with students from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and School of Law are offered virtually and by phone

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COVID-19
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Assists with issues between landlords and tenants, including those related to security deposits, rent payment, rent increases, and evictions.Housing/ShelterMore information: Addresses maintenance responsibilities and unauthorized entryHelps with lease violations and termination
Offers several publications on consumer rights related to buying used cars, purchasing healthcare, landlord and tenant rights, and selecting a nursing home.Consumer Protection AgenciesMore information: Distributes a newsletter on topics such as prescriptions, home improvements, and filing a complaint Accepts reports of identity theft

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Consumer Protection Agencies
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities
Provides consumer information on resolving complaints regarding unfair and deceptive practices.Consumer ProtectionMore information: Publishes a guide with information on legal resources and tenants' rights in cases of evictionOperates general consumer and health hotlines to answer questionsOffers mediation and arbitration services, but not court representationInformation concerning business compliant records available Educates the public on scams, identity theft, selecting a nursing home, and other subjects

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Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Consumer Protection Agencies
COVID-19
Volunteer Opportunities
Consumer Law
Offers legal advice for issues related to immigration, unfair work practices, and problems with landlords or tenants.Legal AssistanceMore information: Provides a lawyer to represent day laborers, domestic workers, and tenants

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Labor and Employment Law
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Hispanic/Latino Community
Helps low-income families and immigrants become self-sufficient and aware of their legal rights.Immigration ServicesMore information: Works with public and private organizations throughout the state Provides guidance on nutrition, healthcare, education, housing, employment, and benefits

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Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities
Interpretation/Translation