Montgomery County Renters’ Rights

JUFJer Heidi Rhodes testified in opposition to Bill 32-23, which would undermine police accountability and transparency in Montgomery County.

Incorporate questions of housing justice into your celebration of Sukkot with the help of this new downloadable guide.

Add your name to this letter to the Montgomery County Council, and JUFJ will share the letter with Councilmembers on Monday, July 17, 2023 before their vote on rent stabilization the next day. [...]

Rachel Franklin reflects on what she enjoyed and learned from participating in JUFJ's Purim Action in Baltimore City.

JUFJer Rafi Glazer testifies in support of the HOME Act, which would enact meaningful rent stabilization in Montgomery County.

Jewish tradition teaches us that we have an obligation to ensure fairness in tenant/landlord law, to ensure safe living conditions, and to prevent homelessness. The Book of Lamentations compares [...]

It is unjust and cruel, and contrary to Jewish values, to rush toward eviction where there is a less drastic alternative which could avoid eviction altogether. 

Every person has a right to a safe, stable, affordable home, regardless of their race, income, or ZIP code. JUFJ and our partners have been advocating for Bill 30-21, a rent stabilization bill [...]

We can think of many examples when our tradition enjoins us to share our food and clothing with those who are in need. But what about the need for housing? What can Sukkot add to our [...]

As we reflect on what it means to have shelter during Sukkot, we know that so many people in our communities are facing eviction. Here's how to take action.