Overview

In May 2009 Congress passed and President Obama signed a new law to protect tenants in the event of foreclosure: The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (PTFA) requires that leases remain in effect in the event of a foreclosure and that tenants who have a monthly lease are given a minimum 90 days notice to vacate their homes.  This day-long conference will include panels of key national players involved with drafting and implementing the new law and state agency representatives who will discuss the implications for Maryland owners and renters.  Specialized training will be provided for attorneys and counselors who are assisting tenants impacted by foreclosure.

If you would like to obtain a copy of the full training, submit a DVD request to Leona Chan.  Include the event name and date, the recipient's name, and the mailing address with your DVD request.

Audience

Attorneys, housing counselors, housing agency staff and others with an interest in rental housing.

Media is invited to this event

Resources/Presentations

Agenda

Baltimore Homeownership Preservation Coalition

Biographies for Presenters, Moderators and Training Coordinators

Landlords in Foreclosure: Assistance for Renters in Maryland

Renter Protections at Foreclosures

Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure: P.L. 111-22

Foreclosure Process in Maryland

The Consumer's Edge: Landlord Foreclosure Update

Philadelphia Fed Special Report: Affordability and Availability of Rental Housing in Pennsylvania

Press Release

Registration

Space is limited, so pre-registration is required.  Please complete and return the registration form to Tanisha Carpenter at the Public Justic Center, carpenter@publicjustice.org (Subject line: “MD RAFC Registration”).

Deadline: December 15, 2009