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A second chance after rent debt: Why shielding matters

By Shyia Clark An eviction filing – even one that never leads to eviction – can follow a tenant for years.  In Maryland, Failure-to-Pay-Rent cases often remain publicly accessible long after rent is paid or a case is dismissed, creating lasting barriers to housing, employment and financial stability. That’s where shielding comes in. Shielding is […]

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