BRU Informational resources for tenants. Note - Some laws and procedures are written specifically for Baltimore City tenants. Be aware there may be different laws if you live outside Baltimore, and you may not be able to use some of these services.
Tenant Resources
If you receive a Failure To Pay Rent Notice (FTPR) and are facing eviction, take action. Please click above to access information and materials (English/Spanish) on how to obtain counsel.
Baltimore Renters United’s Tenant Handbook is a handbook for Baltimore City tenants that contains useful information about starting tenants unions, filing rent escrow, filing 311 reports, and accessing free legal representation.
A helpful pamphlet that walks you through what rent escrow is and how to file an escrow case in Baltimore City.
A Pamphlet with information about tenants’ rights when facing eviction. Includes free legal resources.
A short informational flyer on how to file a code report about health and safety issues in your building through Baltimore’s 311 Service.
Get started by going to This Page or dialing 311, then follow the steps on the flyer!
Created by KC Tenants in Kansas City, a toolkit for organizing during the pandemic. The toolkit includes: tenant union organizing steps, elements of strategic campaigns, tips for organizing a rent strike, template letters, meeting agendas, and more. Great for tenants looking to start a union.
Created by the Autonomous Tenants Union in Chicago, this booklet (aka “zine”) is a good reference guide for some basic tactics to fight back against landlords who are mistreating their tenants.
Creado por el Sindicato de Inquilinos Autónomos de Chicago, este folleto (también conocido como "zine") es una buena guía de referencia sobre algunas tácticas básicas para luchar contra los propietarios que maltratan a sus inquilinos.
Don’t forget to check out our Free Legal Resources page for tenants facing evictions, problems with landlords, or other legal issues!
Para hablar con organizadores que hablen español, por favor contacte a CASA de Maryland. Nuestros recursos en español se pueden encontrar en esta página - Recursos en Español. Puede encontrar ayuda legal gratuita en nuestra página Free Legal Help. ¡Busque los enlaces en Español!