The Access to Counsel in Evictions (ACE) program, launched in 2021 by the Maryland General Assembly, has demonstrated a significant impact on housing stability and tenant rights in its first year of implementation. A recent evaluation by Stout Risius Ross, LLC highlighted the program’s success in providing legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction, a crucial intervention to prevent homelessness and promote equity.
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The program, managed by the Maryland Legal Services Corporation (MLSC), closed 9,196 cases, benefiting over 21,000 residents, including 9,100 children. Of tenants who sought to remain in their homes, 88% achieved that goal with ACE representation. Beyond preserving housing, the program yielded economic benefits, generating $3.04 in fiscal and economic returns for every dollar invested, amounting to a $46.7 million impact in a single year.
Key findings underscored the program’s emphasis on justice and equity. Eighty-six percent of clients identified as non-white, and 72% identified as female. ACE attorneys were instrumental in reducing disruptive displacement for 84% of tenants served, addressing disparities in eviction proceedings across Maryland’s counties.
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The program’s role in preventing homelessness was particularly significant, with over a third of tenants reporting they had no alternative housing options if evicted. Leaders, including Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, praised the program for addressing systemic inequities and stabilizing vulnerable communities.
As ACE progresses toward full statewide implementation by October 2025, stakeholders emphasize the importance of continued support and funding.
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