You describe an interesting issue- assuming the historical documents show an intention to include your mother's property in an HOA regime, but was omitted, can the HOA be compelled to admit her property. This will take any lawyer experienced in this area of title law several hours of research... View More

I can't speak to the mortgage company issue, as I don't handle that area of law. As to whether you can make the Tenant move out early: the simple answer is no.

You can negotiate with the Tenant, but as long as the Tenant is keeping to the terms and conditions of the lease, they... View More

A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If you're on speaking terms, it could be worth considering the option of finding out what the claim is for, and seeing if resolution is possible. Neither of you probably want to take time off from work and... View More

Unfortunately, bar counsel has the sole discretion whether to pursue a grievance against an attorney. You cannot appeal their decision.

You could file suit in the District Court for the money due. If you obtain a judgment, you could put a lien on their property and attempt to garnish their wages or bank account.

https://www.mdcourts.gov/court-forms/forms/motion-continuance-postponement

If you are in the Circuit Court (As opposed to the district court), you may use this form here and fill in the information based on your case. Simply make arguments directed to the court as to why the date should be... View More

It is not theft if he allows you to use the car with his permission. However, he can demand the car back at any time since he is the sole person on the title.

The simple answer to the question of whether you can sue the hotel is "yes." However your need an attorney admitted to practice in SC and evidence that the hotel's staff was negligent in some manner. Presumably, the doors to the rooms lock automatically upon exiting the room so... View More

If the account was opened solely in your wife’s name, then only she can sue. The fact you’re married does not give you the right to sue as part of a “marital” claim. You have no standing or legal basis to proceed. The claim is your wife’s. She must sue on her own.

You may sue the person that owes you the money. Unless the family members guaranteed the debt to you (which has to be in writing), they are not obligated to pay you despite the fact that they later told you they would pay. The statute of frauds states that any guarantee to pay has to be in writing.

The statute of limitations for commencing a civil suit is 3 years, so that has expired. You can file the lawsuit, but if the defendant raises the statute of limitations as a defense, you lose. It is an affirmative defense, so the defendant has to raise it or he waives it. Your facts also support... View More

Most townhouse developments ae governed by an HOA and the parking lots outside the rows of homes are private--not public-- parking lots. In that situation, you need to look at the governing documents and HOA rules for what remedies are available, which usually involves private towing contracts.

"Unlawful" contact --as opposed to "no" contact" -- would mean any contact that violates the law. Any criminal offense, for instance. If the pretrial release on bond conditions include the common restriction to have "no contact with the victim" then any contact... View More

No. But if the girlfriend says there was an agreement that she was a co-owner and her payment toward the mortgage principal was her contribution toward ownership, then you may have a lawsuit, but her position would be very weak and unlikely to prevail.

Defend the suit, file a third-party complaint against your friend. Since you probably don't know how to do this, you may need to pay a lawyer. If the amount of the suit is under $5,000, meaning it's a Small Claims matter, you may be able to defend yourself by filing a timely Notice of... View More

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answered on Apr 4, 2023

I understand your concern. I think your chances of real liability here approach zero. First, your response was reasonable. The student's behavior and lack of visible symptoms could have led you to believe that the injury was not severe. Second, it is extremely unlikely that treating these... View More

Yes, any motion filed with the court must be served on the other side.

You should consult a competent attorney with experience in the area of civil rights in public accommodations in or near the district where the conduct took place.

Expect a vigorous defense from these retail giants. Be sure to make the financial preparations to fund litigation of this... View More

Claims not exceeding $5,000 in value may be filed in District Court as a Small Claims matter. The District Court complaint form is available as a fillable PDF document on the court's website, or a paper version can be obtained from the clerk's office. The rules of evidence do not apply... View More

Theft typically requires an intent to steal and not pay as of the time the property is taken, so if equipment was obtained under a rental agreement from its lawful owner, without force and voluntarily provided to the contractor by agreement, then the owner of the equipment would have to prove that... View More