Rent Relief.Maryland Governor Hogan's March 15, 2020 order temporarily prohibits residential evictions for non-payment of rent during the health emergency period. On April 3, 2020, the governor added commercial evictions to this prohibition. Therefore, neither residential nor commercial tenants can be evicted at this time for non-payment of rent. The tenant must be able to demonstrate a "substantional loss of income" due to the COVID-19 crisis.
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RENT RELIEF RESOURCE
Maryland Governor Hogan's March 15, 2020 order temporarily prohibits residential evictions for non-payment of rent during the health emergency period. On April 3, 2020, the governor added commercial evictions to this prohibition. Therefore, neither residential nor commercial tenants can be evicted at this time for non-payment of rent. The tenant must be able to demonstrate a "substantional loss of income" due to the COVID-19 crisis.
"Substantial loss of income" for a residential tenant could include reduced hours/income at one's place of employment, loss of employment or inability to work because of lack of childcare. If you live in a property financed by Fannie Mae, there may be some relief. Ask your landlord, building manager or rental company if they know or can find out if your building is financed by Fannie Mae. For additional information for renters: https://multifamily.fanniemae.com/sites/g/files/koqyhd161/files/2020-03/covid-19-disaster-response_1.pdf.
For a commercial tenant, "substantial loss of income" could mean business closure by emergency order, reduced revenue/sales due to the emergency or loss of employees during the crisis. While the order does prevent foreclosure due to non-payment during the emergency, it is important to note that the governor's order does not reduce the tenant's obligation for the rent that is due and allows for the imposition of late fees, interest and legal fees, if applicable.
"Substantial loss of income" for a residential tenant could include reduced hours/income at one's place of employment, loss of employment or inability to work because of lack of childcare. If you live in a property financed by Fannie Mae, there may be some relief. Ask your landlord, building manager or rental company if they know or can find out if your building is financed by Fannie Mae. For additional information for renters: https://multifamily.fanniemae.com/sites/g/files/koqyhd161/files/2020-03/covid-19-disaster-response_1.pdf.
For a commercial tenant, "substantial loss of income" could mean business closure by emergency order, reduced revenue/sales due to the emergency or loss of employees during the crisis. While the order does prevent foreclosure due to non-payment during the emergency, it is important to note that the governor's order does not reduce the tenant's obligation for the rent that is due and allows for the imposition of late fees, interest and legal fees, if applicable.
