My landlord had put a masterlock on my door so now I can’t remove the remainder of my property. The lease says I have until the end of November to vacate. She lives in NY and I’m in MD. I don’t understand why she did this but I feel as if it isn’t valid.
That sounds like an illegal lockout. The only way that it would be allowed is if there was a court hearing and the sheriff's office came to officiate an eviction. It doesn't sound like that happened here. I would suggest contacting the State's attorney's office, as many counties... Read more »
They have filed a police report. Manager says they still need to pay 2 months rent to break the lease.
Your friend needs to pull out their lease and carefully review any term or provision that may help them support an early termination. There is no general right to terminate a lease based on the happening of a single criminal event (if it was a criminal event). An argument might be made that the... Read more »
Someone is stating that I signed a contract but when I placed that signature on their iPad they had told me it was in order to allow them to call my insurance company. They did not tell me or read me out the rest of the contract which stated that we would be liable for 30% cost of a job to a home.... Read more »
If a signature was procured by fraud / misrepresentation that would be a defense. However, it may become a matter of he said / she said and a battle of conflicting testimony if someone presents a signed "contract" and the signer says they were falsely induced to sign it without... Read more »
My husband and I own a townhome in Manassas, VA. Our condo association has had tarps on our roofs in our community for three years now instead of fixing them because they are in litigation with the insurance company about them because of it being a windstorm. Instead of fixing all of our roofs they... Read more »
Since the question deals with VA property, you'll want to post this to someone in Virginia.
If a contract says that a buyer has to "secure financing" by X date what is the actual interpretation of that? Do they need to be able to close the loan and sale or just show they have applied for a loan or just a pre-approval?
More than pre-approval. You get a commitment letter for financing from the lender, usually with a proviso that none of the borrowers qualifying information changes.
For example, we are planning to do a reserve study in 2021. It is in the 2020 budget, but since the work is not being done in 2020 can we sign a contract for 2021 and have the work done in 2021.
Yes, you can always contract for future work--some vendors like to get paid for their work in advance to secure your spot. Check the HOA's governing documents and see if this is against the policies set out in the documents. If so, then you should follow it. If not, then contracting for future... Read more »
I recently made two $1500 payments and was told on the phone that my remaining balance would be $246. I called back to make my final payment and was told that it is $301.91. I asked for a print out of my statement, which I did receive. I’m not sure I understand it fully but I believe I’ve been... Read more »
The first place to start with any loan question is the loan paperwork.
Most loans have interest and clauses that the borrower agrees to pay for attorney fees if they "default" or miss a payment and the case gets sent to an attorney for collection. However, this must be in the... Read more »
Do you offer pro bono for this?
A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could use the Find-a-Lawyer tab above or search for attorneys on your own. But many of the attorneys and organizations that offer pro bono services usually do it based on financial need in areas such as... Read more »
Contractor in MD Refuses to Pay Sub-Contractor's Invoice for an overseas Pharma already completed consulting services project on the Excuse It Was Submitted 12 Months After Completion of Professional Services Work. Parties have signed Contract. Total amt ~ $100K.
Q1. What is the legal... Read more »
The general statute of limitations for commencing suit in Maryland on a breach of contract claim is 3 years, not one year, from the date of the breach/time money became due. The claim is not barred. Further, if this is a commercial project (not a home improvement contract or construction of a... Read more »
Sue who? Did you sell the business or buy it? His accountant works for him, not you. You don't have an agreement with the accountant. You can't sue the accountant. If you are owed money and sue, it is for breach of contract. Legal fees are only allowed if the contract says they are.... Read more »
Payment start on may 2020. Business sold on 02/29/2020. First check clear and 2nd stop . Reason he hold my check because he has issue with POS,sink, AC.
There should be a buy-sell agreement, and I assume a promissory note securing payment of the terms of purchase. Those documents govern your remedies. Take them to a lawyer to review. Unless he is arguing intentional fraud or concealment of material defects in the property owned by the business... Read more »
A breeder required 300$ down payment to guarantee a puppy. He promised to send pictures of the female bluenose pitbull puppy, a copy of lineage and shot paperwork, and receipt for payment. After days of me attempting to contact him he refused to respond or and phone calls and texts. He than texts... Read more »
No police, he has committed no crime, they will do nothing for you. No basis to sue, he has not breached the agreement yet to provide you with a pitbull puppy. Unless you have a contract that states when he was supposed to provide you with pictures and paperwork, then the issue of whether he has... Read more »
mistake . Can they do this
In order to respond to your questions an attorney would need to ask you several more questions and review the documentation available, aside from looking into any specific laws of the State of Maryland applicable to your situation. In general, an attorney would need the following information:... Read more »
I work an over night job and my neighbor above me leaves his young kids in the house alone early in the morning around 9 am for multiple hours a day multiple times a day, I get in the house at 7 am and cannot sleep cause of so much noise over my head, I’ve sent video recordings of the noise,... Read more »
If you have evidence of the noise being caused, and it rises to the level of disrupting your right to peace and enjoyment of your residence, you could file a nuisance complaint against your neighbor. The more evidence you have then the better. The judge would then decide based on the evidence... Read more »
Starting 10 months of a 7 month project
Refuses to quit
Up to date on payments. Never withheld a payment
Paid in cash
Refuses to give schedule
We hired liaison (MHIC licensed) because he refuses to communicate with us
Contract is very vague and... Read more »
You do not want a "bull dog" lawyer, but a lawyer who knows construction law and how to litigate a case if necessary. Right now you are understandable angry and emotional about the mess this contractor has put you in (as well as your own failure to have the "vague" contract... Read more »
Even if they have a clause in the contract that says otherwise?
Yes. Under federal law as well.
Regarding a contract we have. We typically renew in July for 1-year term.
Speculating without context that might make a difference- the phrase appears to simply say that the contracting party will not agree to an increase in price for newly renewed contracts (but might renew the contract at the same "contract value" for another fiscal year).
He even Bring another tenant to live in house and charging him rent and move himself to the unfinished basement with her girlfriend and 4 years old daughter. At that point I can’t even use the basement to wash my clothes. I reported to the leasing office the illegal presence in the house along... Read more »
I do not understand the facts as you've presented them, and there is little any lawyer can do for you without reviewing the lease, the licensing of the unit, the correspondence, and the rest of the oral facts. Further, it probably matters where the rental unit is located, but your message... Read more »
out! do we have to give a 30 notice?? since they are not on the rental agreement and pay nothing, what is the legal way of having them removed!! we live in Maryland, thank you!
It depends on all the facts and the lease (whether written or not). It might be properly a wrongful detainer, or tenant holding over, or breach of lease, or failure to pay rent- all are theoretically possible under the limited facts in the question.
I hired a licensed contractor to perform home improvement to my house. Our contract specified that subcontractors must be licensed and the contractor signed an attestation that his subcontractor held an active contracting license. I’m now finding that the subcontractor holds a business license... Read more »
Unless there is unworkmanlike performance by the sub, a Court is unlikely to find this to be a material breach sufficient for you to declare the contract terminable. Therefore, I would let that argument go. If you had specifically provided that all subs must hold an MHIC license and that this term... Read more »
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