I’m backed up on rent a bit and needed alittle more time to find a place
You are on a month-to-month lease as of this time (automatically reverts to month-to-month if not renewed). So, the Landlord (LL) is free to give you notice. However, it's illegal to simply boot your stuff to the curb (not that it doesn't happen, just that it's relatively rare... Read more »
We just received the below email: This email is to inform you of some serious and ongoing health issues I have been having since approximately October. After numerous appointments and extensive testing, as of last week, my doctor has concluded that there may be something in the house that could be... Read more »
As a CYA measure, I would seriously consider getting some form of testing out there. They may be blowing smoke, but if there is a real issue out there, you are going to want to know about it and get it checked ASAP. If you don't, you could be accused of being negligent and that is the point... Read more »
That would depend. Did you evict the tenant through the Courts? If yes, then you don't have any notice requirements. I would be wondering how it came to be that the Tenant left but their stuff is still there. I suggest contacting an attorney to discuss the particulars.
We signed our lease November 13, 2019 and have been on a year to year lease since. My landlord served us a notice to vacate by April 30th. I have four children, three in school and I need to know of what he is doing is legal?
It depends. Based on what your describing, you might have grounds to claim retaliation. However, the Landlord might be able to counter and provide a reasonable alternative explanation. In short, you should contact an attorney, as retaliation defenses are tricky.
You can certainly try, but defamation/libel cases are notoriously difficult and hard to get judgments for.
Besides before and after pictures, a list of my charges, the lease, communication back and forth with the tenant, is there anything else I need to bring. In addition, since I won the eviction case do I need to have legal representation or will the judge just honor the judgement.
You should bring any and all documents that support your claim. Often, that is a copy of the lease, a ledger, photos of any claimed damages, invoices/estimates of the damages and any other ancillary proof that you happen to have.
I agree with Counsel. Continuity of care is very useful in situations such as these. Your first stop should be your prior attorney, who should be able to get the bench warrant taken care of.
I’m a criminal justice graduate student and I do not want a speeding ticket to ruin my career.
I agree with counsel. If everyone who got a speeding ticket got their career dinged, no one would have a career (including quite a few lawyers). It's a very minor offense, especially if it's your first one. Request a trial. You will most likely receive a probation before judgment. I... Read more »
My dad was given a summons for me today for a debt that is now past Maryland’s 3 year statue of limitations on credit debt collection. However even though the summons was just issued on March 8th, 2022 it states that they filed in July 2019. How am I just being served and is this legal? Does the... Read more »
I agree with Counsel. The Statute of Limitations simply means that the case must be filed within that time.
I have a Durable POA on my brother who recently allowed a woman to rent out his extra bedroom. The woman was to leave in December 2021 and now he cannot get her to vacate his residence.
You and/or your brother will need to give her 60 days notice to vacate (make it effective the first of the month {ie April 1st, 2022}. If she doesn't leave, then you would have to file a tenant holding over action with the Courts.
Alternatively, if she hasn't paid rent and if you... Read more »
The office already acknowledged this and signed off on it. We received another summons and I contacted the office and they again said we do not owe. We are confused.
This happens fairly frequently actually, especially these days. Odds are good that it's from a Failure to Pay Rent that was filed quite a while ago which you have since paid.
I would reach out to the Landlord and get them to give you some written assurance that the case is going to be... Read more »
I terminated my lease and did not receive list of charges for deposit within 45 days and after several requests. The landlord sent the charges(not itemized) and refuses to refund my deposit. I am in Maryland. Would it be worth it to go to court?
Possibly. A lot would depend on the facts of the case. Certainly, if the damages claimed are real and are beyond ordinary wear and tear, I would hesitate to file. However, if you left the house in good condition and can prove it, then it becomes more viable. I would consult with a knowledgeable... Read more »
My girlfriend brother is put the house on the market and keeps harassing her by text messages about getting certain rooms cleared out to show buyers while we are still boxing up to move.
Generally speaking, the Landlord is supposed to give advanced notice if he/she wants to come on the property to inspect, etc., but very few counties have actual rules on the books on how advanced that notice has to be.
However, the Landlord is certainly allowed to come onto the property... Read more »
My daughter has a kid that will be 18 next month. I have been renting a room to my daughter since 2017 for $500 a month because I wanted my granddaughter to have a stable life.
Since there’s an agreement to pay rent, she would be considered a renter. Therefore you would need to give her 30 days written notice that you are ending her lease and expect her to vacate. If she refuses to leave after that time, you would need to file a Tenant holding over action.
Then... Read more »
What Happens Or What Can Happen If The Owner/Owners File A Wrongful Detainer Regarding Adverse Possession ........ Can They? MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 5-103 (2019). Or What Can Happen To The Owner/Owners As A Result They Do?
Well, a wrongful detainer action (WD) is where the owner of the home claims that there is a person living in the property who doesn't have a legal right to be there. If the owner files, it will come before a judge who will need to make a determination as to whether the person alleged to be... Read more »
You would need to make sure to send out a security disposition letter within 45 days so that you don't run afoul of MD Real Property Art. 8-203. The letter should be an itemized list of why you are withholding the security deposit and should be sent to the Tenants last known address. Make sure... Read more »
notice. never late on our rent. and we have to be out by September 23rd with no where to go yet, is this legal?
So, the answer is yes and no. All Landlord's generally have a right to not renew leases and to retake possession at the end of a lease term, with a few exceptions.
That being said, the Landlord does have to follow some set rules. Specifically, the Landlord is required to give written... Read more »
We've always paid our rent even during covid. Is there any rights we have to get at least another month? We have 5 kids and 2 of us. It's hard finding a place now that is 3bd and not ridiculously expensive in such a limited time frame.
The answer is, unfortunately, not really. Landlord's have the right to give notice to a tenant at the end of a lease term. It sounds like you were on a month-to-month lease (correct me if I'm wrong as it would change the case entirely).
However, it's not like they can just... Read more »
Depends on how threatening it is, what the lease says and whether the sister is staying there. If an invitee/guest is breaching the lease, that breach can "rub off" on the tenant as well. If the sister has no relationship to the property (ie not staying there, not an invited guest, etc.),... Read more »
New owner calls every day , mostly at non-business hours ( from 9am threw 5pm)
He told my Husband he is going to double our rent from $750 to $1475 plus we will have to pay our own water. I think he wants to split water 3 ways between the 3 units in building. Then owner left message... Read more »
When does the prior lease expire?
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