Theoretically, you can, but you would need to go through the Court system. Was there an agreement that she would pay rent or something similar? If yes, then she would be considered a tenant and you would need to give her written notice to vacate.

Assuming this is in the state of MD, you are dealing with a holdover situation. A written lease agreement isn't required for a rental agreement, it's just a good idea. If you were accepting money from this person in exchange for a place to stay, the person becomes a Tenant.

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Typically, tow companies have a contract with the lot owner and simply drive through the lot on their own, looking for unpermitted vehicles, and tow without need to obtain specific authorization. You can sue the tow company for negligence in failing to see the parking pass, but you admit the... View More

Absent unusual circumstances (ie. an agreement stipulating to responsibility or a guarantor or the occupant doing damage to the premises), the answer is no. The named tenant(s) are the responsible parties. Authorized occupants merely have the right to reside. As a result, they don't have... View More

Have you provided your landlord a forwarding address to return your security deposit? Depending on the circumstances of your move out, you may need to fulfil certain requirements in order to be successful with a lawsuit.

This reply does not constitute legal advice.

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... View 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.

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... View More

He has no right to move your furniture around to stage a showing.

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 have few protections in a commercial lease dispute--it is not like residential landlord-tenant law. You admit you have no lease, so I assume you had some sort or oral lease arrangement with the previous owner of the building. The argument would be you were on a month-t0-month lease of your... View More

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.

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... View More

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... View More

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... View More

To raise a successful defense of adverse possession, the defendant must show that he POSSESSED the land ADVERSELY, OPENLY, and CONTINUOUSLY in a manner HOSTILE to the record landowner's interests for the prescribed period. If you don't possess, the defense will be difficult to maintain.... View More

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

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.

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The question is barely in English, and the description of the defense of adverse possession isn’t vaguely close to the law. If you have occupied a property openly adversely continuously and hostilely for more than the time in the statute of limitations, you may assert —preferably competently,... View More

First, read your lease to see if there is a specific provision regarding this. If not, NO. An open house is NOT a reasonable request from a landlord. Reasonable inspections upon advance notice and appropriate times are generally allowed, but having real estate agents and prospective buyers... View More