Section 8-904 - Provision of access to legal representation(a) Under the Program, MLSC shall provide for access to legal representation by a covered individual for a judicial or administrative proceeding to evict or terminate the tenancy or housing subsidy of a covered individual, including the first appeal of a decision in the proceeding if the designated organization determines that there are sufficient legal grounds for the appeal.(b)(1) Under the Program, a designated organization shall ensure that a covered individual receives access to legal representation by an attorney in a proceeding as required under this subtitle as soon as possible after: (i) A landlord provides notice to terminate a tenancy;(ii) The initiation of an eviction proceeding; or(iii) The determination by a designated organization that a proceeding related to a constructive eviction on behalf of a covered individual should be initiated.(2) If feasible, legal representation required under this subsection should begin no later than the time of the covered individual's first appearance in a proceeding.(c) MLSC may contract with a designated organization to provide all or part of the services required under this section.Added by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 746,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2021.