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Maryland Landlord Tenant Attorney: Does My Landlord Have to Provide Me With a Copy of My Lease?

This is a recent question from a client that has been asked by others in the past. The short answer is YES, a Maryland landlord should provide you with a copy of the lease agreement. Though it is not uncommon for some landlords to stall or delay or simply not provide a copy when requested. […]

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How to Remove a Spouse, or Former Spouse, From a Maryland Property Title / Deed: Tenants in Severalty

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“So, what kind of Maryland property Deed do I need to have drafted and filed to remove my ex-spouse from the Deed?” Until research is conducted on the prior property Deeds, and the full purpose of the new Deed is known and discussed, there is no simple answer. Along with how the property should legally […]

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Odenton, Maryland Estate Planning: File Your Will in Odenton, Md. & Anne Arundel County, Md.

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Maryland allows Wills to be filed with the county in which you live. As an estate planning attorney, I have encountered clients in Maryland who have failed (or their attorney failed) to file their Will with the county. This is a critical final step in the Will creation process as it ensures safe keeping and […]

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Maryland Resident/Registered Agent Service: Maryland Resident Agent Law and Requirements

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Maryland law requires all new businesses–i.e. LLC, LLP, corporations, nonprofits–to identify a Maryland Resident Agent. This is also often referred to as a Maryland Registered Agent. Your Maryland resident agent is the person or company that will accept official mail on behalf of the company. The address of the resident agent is included in the […]

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Maryland Landlord Tenant Lawyer: Landlord Notice to Vacate and Termination of Lease

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I have encountered instances where a Maryland landlord has attempted to terminate a lease with a tenant before the end of the lease agreement. There are circumstances under which this is appropriate. The lease controls many of the landlord’s obligations, including notice and cause to terminate the lease. If a lease has expired and the […]

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Property Law Attorney: Anne Arundel County House Title/Deed Transfer Requirements

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There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland real estate deed. Besides all of the state requirements, Anne Arundel County deed filings have the additional requirement: “Anne Arundel County – Must have the tax account number, the grantee’s name(s), and the address for mailing future property tax […]

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Maryland Trademark Attorney: Create a Doing Business As (DBA) Name And Trademark It Later

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The question was recently posed to me about the difference between Doing Business As and having the same name trademarked at a later time. The state can designate a Doing Business As after checking the name against other company names in the Maryland state database. This is different from obtaining a trademark in that name. […]

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Maryland Property Law Attorney: What Happens When Your Name Is On The Mortgage But Not On The Property Deed?

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A common question from clients involves the above listed scenario where your name is on the mortgage for the property as a borrower however your name is not listed the real property title (Deed). This concern often arises after a divorce or death in the family. Unfortunately in this instance you have no interest in […]

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Aspen Hill, Maryland Estate Planning Attorney: File Your Will in Aspen, Md. & Montgomery County

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Maryland allows Wills to be filed with the county in which you live. As an estate planning attorney, I have encountered clients in Maryland who have failed (or their attorney failed) to file their Will with the county. This is a critical final step in the Will creation process as it ensures safe keeping and […]

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Baltimore, Maryland Debt Collection Lawyer: Are Attorney Fee’s Recoverable in Debt Collection Lawsuits?

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Most Maryland courts will not allow the successful plaintiff to recover attorney fees from the debtor. Because of this, it is critical that such provisions are written into every contract. If the provision is in the signed agreement, then the court will award attorney fees from the debtor. If you have a debt in Maryland […]

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