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She said she felt threatened but no one threatened her. I didn’t move and then she put an eviction notice on the door. She prepaid rent to use for legal costs. I did move but I don’t know what to say in court. Can someone please help me.
answered on Apr 7, 2021
I will need a bit of clarification:
Is she filing suit against you for unpaid rent or breach of lease or something similar?
When I filed the form for eviction at District court, I check marked the box for 14 days breach of lease causing imminent danger. Is it possible to change the eviction notice to 30 days for breach of lease?
Also if I filed my case on January 25th and I issued a notice to quit/vacate... View More 
answered on Mar 30, 2021
That's a whole bunch of questions. In regards to the 14 days, if there is danger of imminent damage/harm, then yes, you could go for the 14 day notice.
In regards to will the judge really look at the notice: it depends on the judge, but yes, they should certainly be looking at it.... View More
I own a property in AA county, Md. my tenant stop paying rent started jan 2021. After serving her a 30 day notice to vacate property. in retaliation she started to damage my property. One time she blocked my mechanical room with items and created a fire hazard. A 14 day notice was issued to her to... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2021
It sounds to me like you might have a breach of lease situation on your hand. If you gave her the proper notice, the next step would be to file a breach of lease. I would contact an attorney before doing so, as the showing in an emergency breach of lease situation (ie. where you would make use of a... View More
she is now saying that she is not going to give the lease until I pay more money, but she was suppose to give me the lease when I payed the 5000. I am afraid to give her more money at this point because I still dont have lease and BGE cant prove that I live at the address without the lease. So... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2021
This sounds highly suspicious. Something is not adding up here and I would be very careful if I were you.... Contact a knowledgeable attorney ASAP.
How much written notice must he give me? What if I can't find another place? Am I protected by Covid? I am not behind on my rent.
answered on Mar 15, 2021
Generally speaking, the notice requirement is 30 days notice, effective rent due date. If your landlord wants to sell it, that's how much notice he will have to give (ie. May 2021). There is talk of a law prohibiting the giving of notice in MD for a while, but it's unclear whether that... View More
When screening the applicant for tenancy, what information is a mobile home park able to ask for? If the person purchased the mobile home outright, and rents the land, can they legally ask for the following information?
- Copies of three months of paystubs
- list of all current debt... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2021
Yes, they can, since they may decide not to rent to someone who has bad credit and will likely fall behind on the rent payments. However, under the Maryland Mobile Home Park Act, a park owner may not unreasonably deny a mobile home owner's application to enter into a rental agreement; and if... View More
For a nonpaying commercial month to month tenant of a small office condo. Thanks
answered on Feb 14, 2021
Courts are open, and are handling cases, many by remote video hearings over zoom on the internet or through participation by telephone. Some courts still have in-person hearings. There are no COVID eviction protections for commercial leases.
Should I seek legal help? Is this negligence?
answered on Feb 9, 2021
You should contact the Landlord and demand the locks be changed.
The tenant has means & finances but just using Covid to his advantage. How can we evict 3/31 or can we at least convert to triple net to free ourselves of recurring expenses? Can’t afford the $2500 retainer or the hourly rates. Thanks!
answered on Feb 6, 2021
If this is a commercial lease--not a residential--then give 30 days written notice to vacate (it's month-to-month), or whatever longer period is required by the lease, and when they fail to vacate you file for eviction based on tenant holding over beyond the term of the lease, or immediately... View More
We have a home inspection with a very controlling, disgruntled landlord who does not believe we have any rights. It’s a verbal lease and he believes that he is law.
Can he legally go through, shift, move, touch anything that is ours during the inspection? What rights do tenants have... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2021
You should repost this query under the heading Landlord-Tenant to get the best advice.
The carpet has never been replaced nor have the walls been repainted during the entire 11 year duration of my residency there. When I initially moved in there were already a few stains on the carpet which I did notate in a certified letter to my Landlord upon my move in inspection. There are a few... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2021
Your legal responsibility is to leave the premises in broom-clean condition, in substantially the condition upon move-in, but with ordinary wear-and-tear excepted. I imagine 11 years of "ordinary" wear-and-tear can be quite significant, meaning the premises will not look as new and clean... View More
Letter states to vacate in 30 days. Is she covered by cares act or does she have to leave in 30 days? We are not going through the court because they are not hearing on evictions until July. What rights do we have as landlords?
answered on Jan 20, 2021
At the moment, there is no law in effect that would stop you from giving 30 days notice. CARES coverage expired a while back for these types of cases. You will likely have no choice but to go through the Courts. Unfortunately, that is the only legal way to get rid of a tenant who refuses to leave.... View More
Our tenant owes 11k in back rent due to pandemic. We sent a certified letter to her to vacate in 30 days as we need to sell. We are trying to prevent the house going into foreclosure. She said she’s not leaving. What rights do we have as landlords?
answered on Jan 20, 2021
That sounds very frustrating.
So, provided the 30 day letter was done properly, you would need to file a Tenant Holding Over action with the District Court. This will start the process for eviction. Unfortunately, the Courts are in Phase 2 so there is no guarantee when the courts will hear... View More
when i asked the landlord to fix the vent, that has so much dirt and grime hanging out of it, i was told it is not in the budget. it seems they do not want to fix it and i cannot afford to move now. what is my legal recourse?
answered on Jan 14, 2021
It depends on whether he air quality from the dirty vent (or the restricted air flow) poses a substantive health hazard to you, thereby making occupation of the apartment a dangerous health hazard to you. If yes, then you could file a rent escrow action in District Court (forms may be found on the... View More
They are still on the lease. Do I have to let them back in? This tenant owes a lot of back rent, and has repeatedly lied.
answered on Jan 5, 2021
Clearly not enough factual information to provide legal advice you can rely upon. For instance, what notices have you sent to the tenant(s) regarding their breach of payment of rent under the lease? Have you terminated the lease or given notice to vacate at any time? How long ago? What tenant... View More
The residence in question is in Prince George's County MD.
answered on Jan 3, 2021
Suit must filed not later than 3 years after the date the security deposit became due.
I call , email never fix the problem and I have a 9 month old baby , can I ask for another apartment please thanks.
answered on Jan 2, 2021
Based on what you are writing here, it sounds like the leak was not fixed. Am I correct in assuming that the carpet is now moldy and/or that the apartment in general has mold?
Hi! We live in this apartment complex since Jan 15, 2020. Our lease is for 18 months. When we first moved in the fireplace was broken and it took them a whole month to fix it. In Feb or March, the sprinkler alarm started going off continuously right outside my apartment. It keeps me up or wakes me... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2020
Make sudoku recordings of the alarm going off. List the dates and times, and duration, of each time the alarm has gone off. Document all your complaints and length of tome this has continued. It seems to me you have the basis to declare the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment of the premises in... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2020
Certainly. As long as the lease specifies such, the Landlord is fully allowed to charge the Tenant for water and many do. Just has to state so in the lease.
He has been living in my house for about 4 and a half years. He has regularly contributed to household expenses. He is verbally abusive, and on one occasion was physical with me. I told him it is over and I want him to leave. I didn't say he had to leave right away. I don't want to... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2020
A lot will depend on what was agreed upon in terms of living there. It sounds like he was actually contributing to payment of expenses, which would put him into the category of a tenant.
However, the good news is that if so, give him notice to vacate and if he refuses, file a Tenant Holding... View More
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