You will have to move, and save all your invoices for what it costs you to do so, and then demand reimbursement for the costs. You will not be awarded rent at some future apartment, but you are entitled to all your out-of-pocket costs this causes you. How do you know the landlord is telling you... View More

The landlord cannot keep the security deposit if she suffered no loss of rent or other damages to the apartment. Put a request for return of the security deposit in writing, setting forth the address where to mail it to (so she can't claim she didn't know where to send it). In Maryland,... View More

In cases like this, where a violation of a rule or prohibited conduct unrelated to payment of rent is the basis for the termination, a court will evaluate the violation in terms of whether the breach is a "substantial" breach sufficient to allow the ultimate penalty of terminating the... View More

They can give the notice, they just cannot enforce it in the courts until the courts reopen and the suspension of evictions is lifted. Courts reopen June 5, under current orders, but could be extended. Contract provisions and the rights of parties to take actions under their contracts are not... View More

There is no law that prohibits the dissemination of public information. There is a Constitutional right under the First Amendment that specifically protects the right to free speech, which would include disseminating truthful information to others. You have identified no private legally protected... View More

At the outset, we are working under a totally new set of rules and while attorneys can attempt a reasonable stab at interpretation, no one has had the ability to see how things would play out if challenged. Under the Maryland order, employees and owners generally may go on-site to non-essential... View More

There are two intertwined questions in the scenario. First, can a tenant "legally" refuse to leave if their lease is up and they've been given proper notice? Assuming the appropriate notice has in fact been given, legally, "No."

That said, the second and... View More

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.

Neither DC nor Maryland allow self-help. Turning off the electricity is likely to be wrongful eviction. You should seek out a lawyer or, if you cannot afford one, find a local Landlord-Tenant legal clinic or Kefal Services office.

This is something best posed to a Maryland attorney because it would be governed by state rules of evidence, or state exceptions to Federal Rules of Evidence. However, your post remains open for two weeks. As a general premise, you're correct about the way the rules of evidence generally treat... View More

Huh? I have no idea what you are asking, but the answer is “no.” Adverse possession is a legal concept that has no relationship to religion or spirituality.

Given the amount of time that has passed, it is possible that your potential complaint might be barred by the statute of limitations. You'd need to discuss all the facts and circumstances with an attorney, including the issue of when you discovered the problem(s).

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

There's not a set number. You should just object to any further postponements and ask the judge for the relief you're seeking next time you appear in court.

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.

If your lease contains the fairly common term "broom clean" or specifically requires a carpet cleaning, the landlord can deduct the cost of the cleaning from your deposit. Your claim for him failing to clean the carpet before you moved in is over three years old. In DC or Maryland, the... View More

It's odd that the court set a trial after you won an affidavit judgment. The proper procedure is usually a motion to vacate the judgment. In any event, appear at whatever date was set and prepare your case or request a continuance if necessary. You would be wise to consult with local counsel.... View More

I believe that the Landlord would have to get permission from the Bankruptcy Court to proceed, otherwise it would be a violation of the automatic stay. Contact your lawyer as soon as possible

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