Sign up here to join Action Annapolis and Delegate Shaneka Henson to hear about actions renters can take to forestall eviction, manage financial issues, and navigate eviction court proceedings. The group’s virtual town hall will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Zoom and Facebook Live links provided upon registration.

Join moderator, Rev. Dr. Carletta Allen, Senior Pastor, Asbury United Methodist Church, and our esteemed panelists for resources and information about rental assistance resources, a primer on eviction court procedure, and a preview of legislation being proposed to impact rental housing and evictions.

Panelists:
* Delegate Shaneka Henson, Maryland House of Delegates, D30: The status of existing and pending legislation, State, County, City
* Kathleen Hughes, Staff Attorney with MD Legal Aid: An overview of the court process in eviction proceedings and how a tenant can prepare for and go through an eviction proceeding to get as effective an outcome as possible
* Lisa Sarro, General Counsel, Arundel Community Development Services, Inc: How to prevent evictions by working with landlords and how to obtain rental assistance for those tenants who have households with low to moderate incomes and are affected by Covid-19
* Cathryn Paul, Research and Policy Analyst at CASA of MD, Immigration Advocacy and Assistance Organization: Tenants’ legal rights and citizenship requirements