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Q: Is there a time limit for landlord to file any other paperwork once the judge Grant's no right of redemption

In Anne Arundel county

Is there anything that I can do to stop this from happening and remain living there. I read that an appeal can be done. If this took effect 10/2/24 what date is Last day to file it.

I also was told I could file something with judge grant longer stay. Can you... View More

Leonard A Englander
Leonard A Englander
answered on Oct 14, 2024

Generally, a failure to pay rent has a 4 day appeal period. If this happened on 10/2/24, you will not be able to appeal the ruling.

You can request a short stay of eviction, but that is dependent on the Judge and it will not be for long (ie. 30 days or so max).

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Q: A tenant decides to move out the next day telling the landlord. Does the landlord keep the security deposit for no rent
Shaneka Johnson
Shaneka Johnson
answered on Oct 14, 2024

In Maryland, a landlord can deduct unpaid rent from the security deposit. The landlord must provide the tenant with an itemized list of deductions within 45 days of the lease ending, and the tenant is responsible for providing a forwarding address.

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Q: Just filed Chpt7 and received case #, etc. but have eviction case on Monday. How do I present district court with injunc

I need to let the Dist. Court know that I have filed for Chapter7 and halt the proceeding (eviction hearing) that is on Monday. I was told I could call in with the BR case # once filed. But the DC is now saying I need to file something with my DC case # and the BR case #, but could not tell me... View More

Martha Warriner Jarrett
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answered on Nov 3, 2023

TODAY, call the landlord's atty and give them the case number. This is really a state court question, but if you have something with the DC caption on it, make a copy of it, title it "Notice of Bankruptcy Filing" and attach a copy of the Bankruptcy Court notice of filing that's... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Landlord - Tenant for Maryland on
Q: Filing Chapter 7 in MD this week. I also have an eviction (rental) hearing next Monday. Question on letting court know

Once filed, how do I let the District Court know that I filed for bankruptcy so that the hearing does not proceed on Monday, Nov. 6th? (As of course, once you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, there is an automatic stay/injunction.)

W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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answered on Oct 31, 2023

Assuming you have the Clerk's/Court's contact info from your Notice of the eviction case, the quick way is to telephone the Court/Courtroom Deputy, during working hours, and provide the name of your bankruptcy court, with the Bankruptcy Case No., and date of filing. A more reliable way... View More

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Q: my lease expired April of 2023 and my landlord failed to give me a new lease to sign, do I technically owe 60 day notice

I signed a lease for one year with an end date of April 2023 and have been told the price have increased for my new lease starting may 2023. I have waited 6 months for a new lease and I am now trying to move and is being told I need to give a 60 day notice. I have not signed a new lease to have to... View More

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Oct 30, 2023

You will need to review your old lease to see what happens when the lease expires and how much notice you need to give.

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Q: My apartment is not providing adequate pest control and after 6 months the issue is unmanageable. What can I do?

We were assured that the unit had no pest issues when we moved in 7 months ago.

Shaneka Johnson
Shaneka Johnson
answered on Jul 23, 2023

Generally speaking, any dangerous defect can be grounds for opening a rent escrow case. Rent escrows allow tenants to pay their rent to the court until the landlord fixes the problem. When the dangerous defect is an infestation tenants must show that at least one other unit is experiencing the same... View More

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Q: Is there notice for no right of redemption?

I had some financial troubles and long story short, I have 3 eviction notices under my belt. I have paid them off before eviction but when I spoked to the leasing office last they told me they planned on filing for no right of redemption. How does this work? Will I get a notice with a date or will... View More

Shaneka Johnson
Shaneka Johnson
answered on Jul 16, 2023

Generally speaking, the process for an eviction without the right of redemption is the same as any summary ejectment proceeding. Ten-days notice is required prior to filing the petition. Any appeal must be filed within ten days after the final hearing. Eviction is typically scheduled with the local... View More

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Q: Can the court kick me out because I've been filed on for eviction more than once?

I'm in Ellicott City, MD. I had financial trouble and was filed on for eviction a few times. But I always paid my balance before eviction happened. Now they're saying the court can and will kick me out without notice because I've been filed on several times even though everything is... View More

Leonard A Englander
Leonard A Englander
answered on Jul 13, 2023

That would depend. If this is a failure to pay rent situation and your Landlord has gotten 3 judgments against you in the last 12 months, then the Landlord can request that the right of redemption be extinguished, at which point, yes, it wouldn't matter if you paid the outstanding amounts. Has... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Landlord - Tenant for Maryland on
Q: Can a landlord remove Commercial Tenant's Personal Property in Maryland for in paid rent without court permission?
Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Jul 4, 2023

They need a judment of possession, which in commercial landlord-tenant cases can happen quickly--but they still need to file a court action to get it. Once they have judgment of possession, they can enter immediately upon issuance of the writ of possession and lock the premises and hold the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord - Tenant and Municipal Law for Maryland on
Q: What are the laws for parking my live in cargo van at my family’s, single family rental home?

My mom has a money hungry landlord that I’m pretty sure has been reporting us for parking in front of my family’s home even though we have her permission and her rent is up to date. My mom has health problems so I need to be around as her oldest to help out but there’s no room to actually... View More

Shaneka Johnson
Shaneka Johnson
answered on Jun 22, 2023

Parking rules and regulations are typically covered in your (or your parent's) lease agreement. Additionally, if the rental property is subject to a homeowner's association, they may have additional parking rules and regulations. Further, if your vehicle is parked on a public street there... View More

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Q: We are in a month to month tenancy in the state of Maryland. Landlord has given us 30 days but I think law says 60
Leonard A Englander
Leonard A Englander
answered on Jun 15, 2023

Generally speaking, yes, the Landlord must give 60 days written notice.

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Maryland on
Q: Can my tenants not pay rent if they are awaiting their washing machine to be fixed?

My tenant's washer broke in April. I immediately contacted my Home warranty program (AHS) and had a service technician come out. He said it would take 4 weeks for parts. He never contacted me back or returned my calls. I had to have a 2ns vendor come out and then they said it was a big job... View More

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Jun 7, 2023

They can't withhold full monthly rent for this type of breach of lease on your part, which it likely is, because the unit is not uninhabitable or made dangerous due to some unhealthy condition (in that scenario, they could petition to open a rent escrow and pay their rent into court and the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Landlord - Tenant, Real Estate Law and Internet Law for Maryland on
Q: Can I take legal action against HABC.org (Housing Authority of Baltimore City) for False Advertisement?

I have two rental properties in Baltimore City that I wanted to lease out in October 22'. I came across an article/press release online advertising a $1,500 incentive for new landlord's who signed up with program. I begin working with the program and due to their own continuous mistakes... View More

Richard Sternberg
Richard Sternberg
answered on Jun 1, 2023

You want to retain a lawyer to file a suit against what is either a government agency or a public-private partnership which might have a regulatory layer that requires some specialization, and the amount of your lawsuit will be for $3,000. Is that right? The non-refundable retainer from counsel in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Real Estate Law, Internet Law and Landlord - Tenant for Maryland on
Q: Can I take legal action against HABC.org (Housing Attorney of Baltimore City) for False Advertisement?

I have two rental properties in Baltimore City that I wanted to lease out in October 22'. I came across an article/press release online advertising a $1,500 incentive for new landlord's who signed up with program with HABC (Housing Authority of Baltimore City). I begin working with the... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on May 28, 2023

Take them to small claims court and good luck. You need to consult an attorney in your local area that practices this kind of law. Thank you for using Justia Ask a Lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Maryland on
Q: wrongful detainer was filed, however I asked the judge to dismiss the case as it was the incorrect action as I pay rent.

Plaintiff (P) stated a landlord/tenant was filed previously but was dismissed. On that particular L/T case, I asked for a postponement due to illness. But previous judge dismissed case because (P) lawyer stated a dishonest answer that I paid nothing. (P) lawyer then filed a wrongful detainer... View More

Richard Sternberg
Richard Sternberg
answered on May 9, 2023

It is difficult to decipher your description, but the mechanism for challenging a judge's decision is called an appeal. If you don't understand the judge's decision or how to follow the procedures of court, you might be well served to retain a lawyer for your next case or for the present appeal.

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Q: My daughter has an issue with rodents in her apartment. After 3 wks of run around she gave 30 day now they want 60!!

We have tried to be patient with the scheduling but many times they do not show up or its a week later. My daughter hears the rodents in her kitchen nightly! She decided to give her 30 day notice and move. The manager states she has to give 60 days notice therefore locking here into an... View More

Cedulie Renee Laumann
Cedulie Renee Laumann
answered on Apr 17, 2023

Generally speaking the right to get out of a lease is set by the lease.

That said, Maryland offers a procedure called "rent escrow" when a landlord refuses to repair serious issues. Although the landlord may not voluntarily let a tenant out of a lease early, if the conditions...
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Q: Can a landlord charge me for rent for a lease that isn’t renewed?
Leonard A Englander
Leonard A Englander
answered on Apr 17, 2023

If the lease isn't renewed, it will generally divert directly into a month-to-month lease. Provided your landlord is properly licensed and you are still living in the property, then yes, the Landlord can charge you rent.

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Q: How long does my property management company have to submit documents per MD. Code, Real Property § 8-212.4?

The documents were never provided at the beginning of the lease. I requested the documents in a written letter on 3 March 2023. I still have not received the documents. I advised in the letter that I would pay my utilities once the documents were received. Another bill is now forthcoming. I intend... View More

Cedulie Renee Laumann
Cedulie Renee Laumann
answered on Apr 10, 2023

The code section you reference applies to ratio billing systems (in other words utilities that are not separately metered but instead allocated amongst tenants by the landlord). According to the code, certain information about same must be provided to prospective tenants before a lease starts.... View More

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Q: Hello, my tenant is asking me to hang a large mirror that was left inside of the property. I would rather remove it due

to not wanting to be liable if something were to happen. However, they really want the mirror to be hung. How can i go about this so that i am not liable?

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Mar 31, 2023

If you own the mirror, or because it was abandoned by the prior tenant you may claim ownership, then it's yours to do as you please: retrieve and dispose of it, sell it, or give it away. If you give it to your new tenant, then you should make clear you are giving ownership of it to them, and... View More

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Q: How do I know if my continuance was approved?

I filed a motion for continuance 3 days before my court date at the clerks office. They took it and gave me a copy but I’m not sure what the next steps are and my original court date is tomorrow.

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Mar 23, 2023

Unless you confirm with the court beforehand that the court date has been cancelled and postponed, you should assume that the case has not been continued. Failure to appear could result in a default against you. By rule, a motion requesting any elief must be served on the opposing party, and... View More

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