Manufactured housing is the largest source of unsubsidized affordable housing in the United States. H.B. 23 would go a long way to stabilize and improve manufactured home communities in Maryland, and the lives of the people – many of whom are low or moderate income – who live there. NCLC has long had a focus…
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BALTIMORE – With millions of families struggling to find financial stability as soaring inflation drives up the costs of basic necessities, our state legislature plays a vital role in protecting Maryland households from seizure of essential wages and property to pay old debts. But according to a new report from the National Consumer Law Center…
This written testimony is submitted on behalf of the National Consumer Law Center in support of Md. H.B. 42 / S.B. 106, which would amend Md. Code, Comm. Law § 11-504 to create a self-executing $500 bank account protection that will shield that minimal amount from seizure by creditors. Enacting this legislation is an important…
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Lawyers from Massachusetts, Oregon, and Maryland earn ‘Rising Star’ awards SEATTLE — In recognition of her contributions to the practice of consumer law, New Mexico attorney Karen Meyers accepted the National Consumer Law Center’s 2022 Vern Countryman Award. The prestigious annual honor recognizes an attorney whose special contributions to consumer law have strengthened and affirmed…
In 2021, the Maryland General Assembly enacted Chapter 637 of the Laws of Maryland (2021), amending Public Utilities Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, § 4-308 (“4-308”). This important consumer protection statute is intended to protect customers with limited incomes from paying more for their essential energy service than had the customers remained on the utilities’…
NCLC has been actively involved in advocacy for consumers who have been financially harmed by alternative (or competitive) energy supply companies.
The Environmental & Transportation Committee of the MD General Assembly re: H.B. 71, the Manufactured Housing Modernization Act.
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Most consumers pay more for competitive supply than they would have paid for service from their utility companies. And the very small number of consumers who do manage to save money see only minor savings.
State debt collection fact sheet highlighting the percentage of state residents with debt in collection, the median debt amount, and complaints filed by over debt collection abuses.
