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.

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... View More

NO. It is the non-delegable obligation of the contractor to apply for and obtain all necessary permits required by law, per C.O.M.A.R. 09.08.01.08. ("Code of Maryland Regulations"--the MHIC promulgates regulations under the Home Improvement Law, and COMAR is where all such regulations... View More

Well, it really depends on the contract you signed with them. I'm curious as to what acceptance of the final work product is explained to be, and whether the contract said anything about modifications to the work. If they have a duty to come back and raise the door, which they probably do,... View More

This all really depends on the agreement that you signed. But from your question, it looks like you cancelled the agreement within the permitted time limit, so you will likely not be liable for payment. You should be able to successfully defend yourself if the seller tries to enforce the agreement... View More

That depends on your state and the remainder of the facts. In some states, a writing with your signature on it, such as the rent check, accompanied by indicia of your assent, like living there, is enough to escape the Statute of Frauds. In others. unless your signature is on the lease, there is no... View More

The terms of your lease control. There is no law that requires 60 day notice. Therefore, either you or the landlord is misreading the lease. Take another look at it. If you still don’t see the notice provision, call the landlord and ask where in the lease you can find it. 60 days is a common... View More

Sue the co-tenant who received your share of the security deposit in small claims court. Whether it is worth your time and effort is a value judgment on your part. It is not worth hiring and paying a lawyer for this amount.

You will need to meet with a construction law attorney to go over all the details. You do not state, for instance, what percentage of the contract work has been completed, and of course, the contract terms need to be reviewed for both determining obligations and remedies. The law generally writes... View More

You should consult local counsel to see what options you have. Without seeing the agreement it's hard to say whether anyone breached the contract.

Nothing "happens" so to speak. If your Landlord (LL) is unlicensed, you still have to pay rent and are still a tenant. The major difference lies in what your LL can do to you if you don't pay rent. In PG, if the LL doesn't have the license, he/she cannot make use of the Failure... View More

Maryland usury law is rather complicated and has all sorts of different rates of interest depending on the situation. For instance, the maximum legal rate of interest permissible for a Maryland loan might be 6%, 8%, 18% or 33% depending on the facts.

If after looking at the various... View More

Not receiving a copy of a signed contract is not a basis to void a contract. However, a contract may be terminated for other reasons, and employment contracts are often terminable at will. It is unclear what terms or provisions are in your contract that address this. Perhaps a written demand for a... View More

30 days have September... The statute doesn't say the list of damages has to be received within 45 days. If the landlord actually paid for repairs, they would reasonably need to list that (as opposed to an earlier higher estimate). But if the damages are estimates, the statute merely... View More

A Maryland attorney would know this best, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a general matter, without regard to jurisdiction, making payments would be governed by the underlying sales contract (or financing agreement, depending on how the car was purchased). Check the contract and... View More

Funeral expenses are an expense of your brother’s estate. They must be paid or reimbursed out of estate assets. Life insurance benefits are not part of a person’s estate when they are paid to a named beneficiary. Therefore, you have no legal obligation to pay your brother’s funeral expenses.... View More

From the facts given, it does not appear that the contractor has a legitimate reason why they have not paid you for the work (and possibly overtime) that they owe you. You should discuss with an employment/labor attorney who offers free initial consultations. These kinds of cases are sometimes... View More

It’s a crime. Jail and fines are the punishment. File a complaint with the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC). The forms are online.

What kind of contract?

Your rights will be defined by what your agreement with the drum company was- plus equitable principles to fill in the gaps. You can hire an attorney to demand the return of the drums and/or work out a deal with the company- or you might be able to sue them.