On March 4, 2022, Joseph Mack appeared remotely in Maryland’s highest court – the Maryland Court of Appeals, to argue on behalf of Baltimore City tenants whose landlords took rental payments despite a Baltimore City ordinance that prohibits a landlord from collecting or retaining rent for any period where the landlord was unlicensed.

To view the full oral argument, click here.

To view each of the filings in the case, click on the filing below:

Opening Brief on Behalf of the Tenants

Joint Appendix with the Record of the Case

Brief by the Landlords

Reply Brief on Behalf of the Tenants

Amicus Brief by the Public Justice Center, Civil Justice, Homeless Persons Representation Project and Maryland Legal Aid Supporting the Tenants

Amicus Brief by the Maryland Multi-Housing Association Supporting the Landlords