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Commercial Leasing Anti-Discrimination Law
"An owner or operator of commercial property, an agent or employee of the owner or operator of commercial property, or a person that is licensed or regulated by the State may not discriminate against an individual in the terms, conditions, or privileges of the leasing of property for commercial use, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection with the leasing of property for commercial use, because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin." State Government Article, § 20-501, Annotated Code of Maryland
How MCCR Can Help
If you believe that actions have been taken against you based on a discriminatory animus, it is imperative that you contact our agency immediately to initiate an inquiry so that we can assist you in determining if you have been a victim of commercial discrimination. Our trained Intake Staff will guide you through the intake process and, through a series of questions and interviews, help you analyze your situation to determine if the actions taken against you meet the threshold of being considered discriminatory.
The statute of limitations to file a complaint with MCCR alleging unlawful discrimination in commercial leasing is 6 months from the date of the alleged discriminatory act.
Accessibility
MCCR undertakes every effort to make all of our documents and services available and accessible to the public. For example, Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services are available upon request for individuals with limited English proficiency, or who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing. MCCR will also assist with securing an interpreter free-of-charge if requested in advance of an appointment. MCCR offices are accessible to those with mobility limitations. We welcome your request for an accommodation when utilizing MCCR's services. To request an accommodation, please contact MCCR at 410-767-8600 or [email protected].
How to File a Complaint with MCCR
If you believe you are a victim of unlawful discrimination and you wish to file a complaint, our Intake Unit is ready to assist you. The first step in MCCR's complaint process is to submit a complaint inquiry, often referred to as a Preliminary Questionnaire ("PQ").