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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.
answered on Jan 28, 2022
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... View 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.
answered on Jan 26, 2022
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... View 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?
answered on Oct 24, 2021
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... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2021
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... View 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?
answered on Sep 6, 2021
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... View 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.
answered on Aug 30, 2021
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... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2021
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.),... View 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... View More
aware of. Called Md and they said I have to go to court to pay. I live in Massachusetts now.
answered on Jun 25, 2021
Counsel is completely right. Depending on the situation, it may be an easy fix, but it might have a Failure to Appear or worse, a bench warrant attached to it.
To be more specific, the property manager will not allow me, the tenant, to be present during the move-out walk-through inspection due to covid. Thank you
answered on Jun 22, 2021
Just seeking a bit of clarification here:
Are you asking if the Landlord can choose not to come or asking if the Landlord can refuse to allow the Tenant to be present?
For the former, you could allow an agent to take the place of the Landlord to conduct the walkthrough. For the... View More
Update: This was a renewal lease and is scheduled to be our second year in the property.
I just signed a year lease that ends June 2022. I'm now being informed by the homeowner's real estate agent that the owner would like to cancel my lease ASAP and sell the property. What are my... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2021
Have you already moved into the property out of curiosity?
answered on May 24, 2021
Generally, it means "Failure to Appear". Meaning, you missed your court date.
Stop that eviction that was court ordered by a judge and if so how do I do that
answered on Apr 29, 2021
Hmm.. you should be able to fill out a CDC eviction moratorium form. Here you go:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/evictiondeclare_d508.pdf
I was approved for a new place. Last week was told by new owner he could not rent it to me bc he didn’t have his license yet. A few days later it was rented to someone else. Now I have no where to go with my children. My rent is always on time. I have asked for a lease extension the current... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2021
That sounds frustrating. So... if you don't leave, the Landlord can't just kick you out. He needs to give you proper notice to vacate (sounds like he might have already done that) and if you don't leave, he will need to file a Tenant Holding Over action, followed by a warrant of... View More
In February of 2017 I moved into an apartment complex in AA County Maryland run by a large property management company. About 6 weeks later, towards the end of March, I started to notice evidence of an intense rodent infestation. Not talking a few droppings. I’m talking electrical fire started... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2021
A lot would depend on what was agreed. If there was an agreement (preferably in writing and signed) that you could terminate your lease early, then they probably don't have a leg to stand one. Likewise, in terms of a statute of limitations issue, a lot would depend on when they filed the suit.... View More
Went into the property, to clean for move in found mold in the kitchen, infested with roaches, holes in the walls and previous tenants had dogs which soiled the carpet and the house smells really bad, the microwave doesn’t work and the dishwasher doesn’t work either. The kitchen counters are... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2021
Sorry, just saw this. Everything is governed by the lease. If you are noting these issues now though and you haven't already signed a lease, I would see about getting out of this ASAP. These type of problems rarely get better.
She said she felt threatened but no one threatened her. I didn’t move and then she put an eviction notice on the door. She prepaid rent to use for legal costs. I did move but I don’t know what to say in court. Can someone please help me.
answered on Apr 7, 2021
I will need a bit of clarification:
Is she filing suit against you for unpaid rent or breach of lease or something similar?
When I filed the form for eviction at District court, I check marked the box for 14 days breach of lease causing imminent danger. Is it possible to change the eviction notice to 30 days for breach of lease?
Also if I filed my case on January 25th and I issued a notice to quit/vacate... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2021
That's a whole bunch of questions. In regards to the 14 days, if there is danger of imminent damage/harm, then yes, you could go for the 14 day notice.
In regards to will the judge really look at the notice: it depends on the judge, but yes, they should certainly be looking at it.... View More
I stay in a 2 bedroom apartment with 2 flatmates in Maryland. K and N split a room between themselves and I stay in the smaller room. N and me are on the lease and K was supposed to be added. The request was made to the leasing company, K abruptly announced that she is leaving (without finding a... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2021
As to the roommate on the lease, you have some options. If she abandons the lease, you would have legal recourse to sue her for damages incurred (ie. her half of the rent).
As to the other one... that's a lot trickier, as she's not technically on the lease, which means you would... View More
I own a property in AA county, Md. my tenant stop paying rent started jan 2021. After serving her a 30 day notice to vacate property. in retaliation she started to damage my property. One time she blocked my mechanical room with items and created a fire hazard. A 14 day notice was issued to her to... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2021
It sounds to me like you might have a breach of lease situation on your hand. If you gave her the proper notice, the next step would be to file a breach of lease. I would contact an attorney before doing so, as the showing in an emergency breach of lease situation (ie. where you would make use of a... View More
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