§5–102.

    (a)    There is an Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs in the Department.

    (b)    The purpose of the Office is to:

        (1)    ensure that tenants have access to educational resources to aid in understanding and exercising the tenants’ rights under State law;

        (2)    provide tenants with information on how to report a violation of their legal rights as tenants and facilitate referrals of reported violations to appropriate enforcement agencies;

        (3)    provide tenants with information on how to obtain financial counseling; and

        (4)    notify appropriate authorities regarding housing discrimination and other unfair or illegal housing practices.