MD Renters’ Rights

JUFJ recently joined a new campaign for rent relief in Maryland. Here are the first steps you can take with us.

Shmita means “release” and unlike many mitzvoth which are based on individual participation, shmita relies on both personal and communal participation.

Baltimore City rent court is completely tilted in favor of landlords. We're working to fix that.

UPDATE: Fill out our action alert to ask Mayor Young for immediate rental relief during the crisis, and thank the Councilmembers who are calling for water justice for all Baltimoreans.

During this public health emergency, it is vital that people be able to stay secure in their homes. But many vulnerable Montgomery County residents can barely meet their monthly rent payments and [...]

In the current international health crisis, more action must be taken to ensure that all Marylanders have all the resources they need to survive. One of the most basic needs, especially with the [...]

The General Assembly session ended last week. Now it's time to reflect on all that we’ve accomplished this year, and how our work continues.

Everyone has a right to safe, stable, and affordable housing. Tell your state legislators on the Environment and Transportation Committee to demand safe housing for all renters.

Mold is dangerous to everyone, but some people are especially vulnerable, like the many Baltimore children who suffer from asthma. Despite this danger, Baltimore's housing code does not protect [...]

JUFJ met with many of Montgomery County's State Senators and Delegates at our Legislator Lag Ba'Omer picnic last month. Thanks to all of the elected officials who joined us!