No landlord needs to charge late fees and increase the rent in the middle of a pandemic. Yet, we know that they are – even when renters have told their landlord that they’ve been laid off or had a COVID-19 medical issue. We’re moving toward 20% unemployment, and landlords are adding fuel to the eviction crisis when they charge late fees and increase the rent.
The PJC is advocating for the Renter Relief Act (CB 20-0526) in the Baltimore City Council to protect renters, but a prospective amendment to the bill would allow landlords to charge late fees and increase the rent in March, April and May.
Tell your council member to vote NO on this harmful amendment. #NoPandemicLateFees #FuelOnEvictionFire #MdHousingRelief
Find your council member here.
