Steven Kappen, Tangled Title Project Manager at Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, was recently featured in The AFRO, sharing insight on Baltimore’s tax sale system and how the Baltimore tax sale process impacts homeowners across the city.

In the piece, Kappen discusses how tax sales can lead to the loss of generational homes over relatively small tax debts, and why stronger protections and increased awareness are critical, especially for communities that have faced long-standing housing inequities.

He also outlines practical steps homeowners can take to protect their property, including applying for available tax credits and seeking help early if they fall behind on payments.

Learn More About Baltimore Tax Sale & Get Help

MVLS is actively working to support homeowners through free tax sale prevention clinics and legal assistance.

Call 443-884-9471 to register for an upcoming clinic
Call 410-547-6537 (Mon–Thurs, 9 AM–12 PM) for free legal help

Read the full feature in the AFRO