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Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 2d

Hey, Maryland renters – what do YOU need? 💬 Tell us! Take the RUM renter survey – we want to know the biggest challenges you're facing when it comes to your housing needs. Your answers will help shape our policy agenda for 2027! 📣 Make your voice heard today: bit.ly/MDRenterSurvey2026

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 12d

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our 2026 Annual Housing Justice Summit! More than 100 Marylanders joined us in person and virtually to learn, share, and build our movement for housing justice. We're grateful to everyone who made it such a powerful, inspiring day!

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 15d

THIS Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! Join us on Sun, Aug 9th in Columbia or virtually for our 2026 Housing Justice Summit! 🏘️ You’ll meet other advocates, help us shape our 2027 policy agenda, and learn skills to help build our movement. 💥 Lunch, snacks, and breaks provided! ➡️ RSVP: bit.ly/rum2026

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· Mar 17

URGENT Action for Housing Access! ▶️ bit.ly/fairchance26 Everyone deserves a fair chance at stable housing, which is why housing decisions should be based on whether someone can be a reliable tenant today, not past mistakes. (1/2)

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· Mar 5

Join us next Tuesday, March 10th in Annapolis to call on the Maryland General Assembly to support the Stable Homes, Strong Communities Agenda! We’re more than half way through the legislative session, and Marylanders need action on housing justice now! RSVP – bit.ly/rum3-10

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· Feb 5

Join us on Mon Feb 9 at 7pm to rally for eliminating barriers for returning citizens! Everyone needs access to safe, stable 🏠. The Fair Chance in Housing Act would prevent landlord discrimination against most returning citizens, removing a barrier to housing! RSVP: tinyurl.com/CJRRallyFeb2026

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· Jan 5

Maryland has a shortage of nearly 100K affordable rentals, as well as a shortage of protections for renters. If we want to ensure that all MDers have access to affordable 🏠 we need to boost eviction prevention $, pass Good Cause Eviction legislation, + block anticipated bills to speed up evictions.

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· Dec 4

Thank you @govwesmoore.bsky.social for getting the funding for eviction and homelessness prevention for families with children in community schools out the door! As Gov. Moore says, few things are more important to a child's growth and development than a safe, stable home.

A screenshot of a Department of Housing and Community Development press release with a "sticker" over the corner that says "progress!"

The press release reads: Governor Moore Announces Funding for Eviction and Homelessness Prevention Through Community Schools Rental Assistance Program

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced that applications are open for the Community Schools Rental Assistance Program in eight local jurisdictions. Families and students who are enrolled in Community Schools in these jurisdictions while experiencing homelessness or at risk for housing instability can apply for emergency financial support through the program.

“Few things are more important to a child’s growth and development than a safe, stable home. The Community Schools Rental Assistance Program will help vulnerable students and their families threatened with housing instability keep a roof over their heads,” said Gov. Moore. “This is a collaborative, interagency initiative that brings together housing supports, educators, and community partners in order to bolster our administration’s mission of ending child poverty.”

The Community Schools Rental Assistance Program was created by Senate Bill 370 / House Bill 428 and signed into law by Governor Moore in 2024. In consultation with the Maryland State Department of Education and the Governor’s Office on Children, program funding is administered to local grantees by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· Nov 10

🗓️ THIS Wednesday at 7pm on Zoom! 🗓️ Join us for a Housing Justice Priorities Strategy Session to discuss our state legislative priorities, what it will take to win for renters in 2026, + what YOU can do to ensure every MDer has safe, stable, affordable 🏠! Join us and bring a friend: bit.ly/rumnov

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· Oct 28

Are you a federal worker who has been involuntarily furloughed due to the federal shutdown? If so, Maryland law provides some limited protections from evictions and foreclosures! But, this moment makes it abundantly clear that Maryland lawmakers must expand these protections (cont)

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 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

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 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

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 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

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 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

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 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· 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!

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 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

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 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."

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 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

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 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

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 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

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 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

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 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...

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 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!

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 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

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 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.

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· 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

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· Mar 4

Nobody should be evicted without a good reason, but in Maryland large corporate landlords file more than 5,000 eviction cases each year without providing a reason. We can change that – tell our legislators to pass a STRONG Good Cause Eviction bill! #MDGA25 actionnetwork.org/letters/pass...

photos of houses in Maryland tinted light blue, on a dark blue background that looks like a paint stroke. Text on the dark blue reads - Pass Good Cause Eviction - let's ensure local jurisdictions can pass laws to prevent people from being evicted without a good reason!

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· Feb 12

Keep our communities whole: Restore eviction prevention funding in the Maryland state budget! 2/2

No one should be homeless. Eviction prevention funding keeps Marylanders housed, keeps families healthy, helps right past racial housing discrimination, keeps families financially stable, and makes our communities safer and stronger.

We appreciate your commitment to leaving no one behind and urge you to add $5 million to FY26 for eviction prevention funds to maintain the $10 million total from FY25.

Keep our communities whole: Restore eviction prevention funding!

MEPFA: Maryland Eviction Prevention Funds Alliance; Renters United Maryland

Renters United Maryland@rentersunitemd· Feb 12

Renters United MD & MD Eviction Prevention Funds Alliance sent a letter urging @govwesmoore.bsky.social, Sen President Bill Ferguson & Speaker Adrienne Jones to reverse a proposed cut to eviction prevention funds in the budget & restore $10M in funding. rentersunitedmaryland.org/eviction-pre... 1/2