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I am an adult in Maryland, and last week, I encountered an incident in a public college setting. During class, I realized my dress was ripped at the top and could potentially expose my bra. Because I had an emergency to attend immediately after class and couldn't change, I put on another top... View More 
I need to find the correct citation for the Maryland Code that exempts property transfers from transfer and recordation tax when moving a property from a grantor to a revocable trust where the grantor and the trustee are the same person. This information is needed for inclusion in a warranty deed.... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2025
State transfer tax exemptions are contained in section 12-108 of the Tax Property article of the Maryland Annotated Code. State recordation tax exemptions are contained in section 13-207 of the same article. Local transfer tax codes will vary from county to county. Yes, some jurisdictions in MD... View More
I have an eviction scheduled for nonpayment of rent, but I have applied for emergency assistance, which is still being processed. I received a warrant of restitution, but my landlord never provided me with a copy of the eviction notice. My landlord is aware of the assistance application and has... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2025
Unfortunately, the answer is yes. The eviction can proceed. Sometimes the landlord might try to delay it or otherwise work with people so that they can get their money, but if they wish to proceed, they are fully within the law to do so.
I started and operated a family business, but my relatives put everything under their name. There were good faith agreements but no written contracts. I was listed as the manager with full qualifications, and I managed operations for 10 years. They were not qualified or present for operations. I... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2025
If you want to sue them for the business assets, i.e., the house, then you're going to have a statute of limitations problem on your claim for waiting for 7 years after the business was closed and filed for bankruptcy, and potentially an issue with the bankruptcy court, since it sounds like... View More
I am due in small claims court tomorrow in Maryland, but I have paid my debt and received a notice of dismissal letter from the law firm/collection agency via mail. The letter states that the action will be dismissed without prejudice, and the clerk will dismiss the case. Should I still attend the... View More
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland. My client, who resides in Maryland, is being temporarily deployed out of state for 8 months with the military. She would like to continue therapy sessions via telehealth during her deployment. I am aware that typically both the... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2025
Maryland regulations generally require that licensed mental health professionals only provide telehealth services to clients physically located within Maryland at the time of service. Maryland counselors providing telemental care must be licensed by the State Board of Professional Counselors &... View More
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland, and I plan to offer counseling services to Maryland residents while providing post-ketamine integrative coaching to out-of-state clients online. I am aware that coaching is not regulated by a board, but I am concerned about... View More
My gym's membership cancellation policy states that a membership may be canceled without fees with a "physician’s note or some other form of official documentation." I submitted a note from my nurse practitioner, a licensed APRN specializing in adult-gerontology acute care, who is... View More
I live in Maryland and want to own and operate a decommissioned ambulance as a personal vehicle, possibly converting it into a camper van. I'm concerned about the legality, insurance, and registration requirements for such a vehicle. Are there any laws in Maryland preventing this, and what... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2025
Yes, you can register and drive a de-commissioned ambulance as a used truck. You must remove all emergency lights and logos/wording/markings designating it as an emergency vehicle (the words “emergency,” “EMS,” crosses, etc.). You should check with the MVA whether anything else must be... View More
I had an escort's number but did not meet her. After this, I received a text saying I wasted her time, followed by threats from a pimp to kill me and my family. I have evidence of these threats through multiple texts, but I have not contacted law enforcement yet. Will I be held liable if I... View More
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answered on Apr 2, 2025
You have a right to safety regardless of the circumstances that led to these threats. Reporting credible threats of violence to law enforcement is generally advisable, as your safety and that of your family should be the primary concern. The police take death threats very seriously, and the... View More
I was humiliatingly removed from my professional society’s conference in Maryland despite having paid registration. The reasons were inconsistent, baseless, and discriminatory. The society violated its ethics code and failed to perform the investigation as promised. They endangered me by trying... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2025
Your situation involves several potential legal claims stemming from your removal from a professional conference in Maryland. Based on the facts presented, you may have actionable claims for breach of contract since you paid for registration and were denied the services and benefits of attendance... View More
I have a 50/50 custody agreement with my child's other parent, where we have 3 days on and 3 days off. The child's mother uses daycare for her custodial days because of her work requirements. However, I do not need daycare during my custodial days. There is no provision in our custody... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2025
A court can always modify a child support agreement in accordance with the Maryland Child Support Guidelines, which are mandated by statute and generally cannot be waived by agreement of the parents. So either parent can go to court to modify an agreed child support arrangement using the... View More
I'm planning to start a sole proprietorship in Maryland, providing video production services from my home. I deeply value privacy and want to keep my home address private. The filing website mentions that a P.O. Box cannot be used. Can I use a registered agent to maintain my privacy? Are there... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2025
You need a real address for the principal office. It does not need to be your personal residence. Obviously, that means you need to arrange for another address. If you have a friend or colleague willing to let you use their existing office for the purpose, basically a mail drop for you, that’s... View More
I received a traffic ticket for allegedly violating Maryland State Law Transportation Article Section 21-202.1 by making a right turn at a red light without stopping. The intersection at New Hampshire Ave and Holton Ln did not have any signs prohibiting turns on red or requiring a stop before... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2025
Yes, you are at fault. ALL red lights require a full stop, even those where by law you are allowed to make a right turn. The right turn is allowed after you stop. You were treating a right turn on a red light as if you had a green right turn arrow. That isn't the law.
I live in Maryland and want to send an email to a former friend whom I haven't contacted in years after she blocked me. I want to apologize, wish her well, and discuss something personal to get it off my chest. I'm concerned about potential legal repercussions like being charged with... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2025
Civil or criminal harassment is defined as a pattern of repeated contacts or communications that seriously annoys another person. A single communication does not qualify. I assume this person did not previously file for a restraining order or pursue criminal charges against you; however, if my... View More
I received a written request from my HOA asking me to remove a fence that has been on HOA property for 27 years. I have been maintaining and upkeeping the fence all this time, but there was no original documentation or agreement regarding its installation. We have not had any prior disputes with... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
Your question leads to many projected answers, but mostly to more questions. It is plausible that they have interpreted the HOA rules wrong after 27 years, or that you have rights from a prior version of the same rules. There are adverse possession issues, unless the claim is undercut by missing... View More
I am transferring a parcel of land located in Howard County, Maryland, from my 87-year-old mother to myself and my son. I was informed that exemption codes should be included in this process. Since there are no liens or mortgages on the property, can you guide me on finding the appropriate... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2025
Have you considered the effect of losing the income tax benefit of stepped up basis before worrying about the exemption code for the recordation tax? You really need to consult a lawyer or, at least, a CPA, to determine whether you are exempt from all taxes. You might be, but your focus on a... View More
My father was a Bangladeshi citizen by birth but later became a US citizen through naturalization. He passed away in the USA and left behind real estate, land properties, and bank accounts in Bangladesh. He has minor children who are US citizens. There is no will, and legal proceedings have been... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2025
His overseas assets will be distributed according to the law of the country where those assets are located. Therefore, you will need to locate a lawyer in that country and open an estate there to pass ownership to his children, assuming that is who inherits under the laws of Bangladesh.
In Maryland, I am on parole, and prison officials have failed to apply my earned credits (for good behavior, work, and special projects) towards the expiration of my parole and sentence, as outlined in state law and prison policy. The policy uses mandatory language regarding the calculation of... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
You have a valid concern about your earned credits not being properly applied to your parole period in Maryland. Your first step should be to submit a formal written appeal to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, clearly documenting all earned credits and citing the... View More
Amazon's delivery truck damaged my driveway and lawn on January 31, 2025, causing deep ruts in the gravel and grass. Despite submitting the requested information, I have been ignored during my follow-ups for updates. They finally offered a settlement which I find insulting, as it covers only... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2025
The problem is that legal effort to help you will inevitably cost more than you will gain. I suppose a lawyer might teach you how to file a small claim in District Court, but that might take a couple hours, and the lawyer would want to be paid. It is also possible that your homeowner's... View More
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