BNI
Baltimore
Neighborhoods, Inc. |
Fair Housing opens doors for everyone!
| Baltimore Neighborhoods, Inc. (BNI),
a non-profit fair housing organization serving the
citizens of the state of Maryland, works to ensure
equal access to housing opportunities and to promote
stable, integrated neighborhoods. |
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The Baltimore Sun's Real Estate section recommended our
Landlord-Tenant Guide as "a must for tenants and
landlords" in Maryland. For information on obtaining
a copy of our guide, click here.
Fair Housing Program
- BNI fights housing discrimination by monitoring
federal, state, and local enforcement of anti-discrimination
laws pertaining to the sale or rental of housing on the
basis of: race, color, religion, national origin,
disability, family status, gender, and sexual orientation.
BNI detects and challenges discriminatory housing
practices and assists in obtaining appropriate corrective
action. BNI also encourages fair marketing and sale of
housing.
To contact our fair housing department regarding
potential discriminatory practices, or to volunteer call
410-243-4400 or send an email to fairhousing@bni-maryland.org.
- BNI works to improve tenant-landlord relations by
responding to requests for assistance from tenants and
landlords, resolving disputes with information,
mediation, and, when required, legal assistance. BNI
publishes Guides to Local, State, and Federal Laws
Governing Tenant-Landlord Relations for the state of
Maryland, with additional guides available covering
Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, or
Prince George's County.
The Peoples Law Library website
provides online access to information on Maryland Tenant/Landlord
Law directly from our Guide.
Online tips on What
Every Tenant Should Know to Prevent Eviction
Information on local landlord-tenant resources,
including important phone numbers, are now available on
our website. Click here
to find information for your county.
If you need information on a residential Tenant/Landlord
problem in the state of Maryland, call 410-243-6007 or 1-800-487-6007.
The Hotline is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Counseling is not available in person or via email.
We regret that we cannot provide information regarding
properties in Montgomery County. Tenants and landlords in
Montgomery County need to contact the Montgomery County
Office on Landlord/Tenant Affairs at 240-777-3609.
- BNI also undertakes other efforts to promote
neighborhood diversity and to educate the public about
fair housing and residential rental laws. BNI's
Education and Outreach helps individuals and communities
increase their awareness about the law before any
problems arise.
- BNI provides education and outreach to:
| Tenants |
Community Associations |
Government Service
Agencies |
| Landlords |
Property Managers |
Ethnic Groups |
| Libraries |
Legal Service Providers |
Social Service Agencies |
| Senior Citizens |
Educational Institutions |
Religious Organizations |
If you wish to request a speaker, please contact either
the Tenant-Landlord Hotline or Fair Housing.
Requests for
speakers or presentations are considered based on staff
availability.
Baltimore Neighborhoods, Inc., 2217 Saint Paul St.,
Baltimore, MD 21218
Administration:410-243-4468 Fair Housing:
410-243-4400
Tenant/Landlord Hotline: 410-243-6007 (Baltimore region)
or 1-800-487-6007 (Maryland only)