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Category Archives: Landlord Tenant Law Maryland

Can a Maryland landlord charge you an early termination fee if you are evicted?

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First look at the lease agreement; this should have your answer. If it is not explicit in the agreement that there is an early termination fee that includes eviction, you may be able to contest any amount the landlord claims you owe for early termination. You should have an attorney review your lease and, if […]

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Maryland Tenant Lawyer: How Do I Initiate a Lawsuit Against a Landlord in a Landlord-Tenant Dispute in Baltimore, Maryland?

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File suit in Baltimore District Court. Evidence, evidence, evidence. Have your evidence collected in a clear and organized manner and practice presenting it before you get to court. Remove anything that isn’t directly relevant to your argument; you will only hurt your case if you start talking about matters that are not directly related to […]

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Maryland Tenant Lawyer: What Fees Should a Landlord Pay When an Apartment Becomes Damaged and Uninhabitable?

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For example, recently a local tenant was without water for a couple of days due to pipes that burst. The first thing to do is request that the property manager make an emergency repair. Additionally, you or your attorney should demand that the property manager reimburse you for any extra expenses such as hotel, food […]

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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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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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Baltimore Landlord Tenant Lawyer: What You Should Do If Your Tenant Leaves Without Paying Rent And Causes Damage

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There is no one size fits all approach to tenant problems such as the one posed in this article, though the following provides steps you should consider. That said, these should be reviewed by a landlord attorney to ensure you are not violating current Maryland law, while doing everything you can to recover unpaid rent […]

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Maryland Landlord Tenant Lawyer: Is The Landlord Responsible For Exterminating Bedbugs?

Maryland’s Rent Escrow law requires landlords to repair and eliminate conditions “which constitute, or if not promptly corrected will constitute, a fire hazard or a serious and substantial threat to the life, health, or safety of occupants.” Defects to property include things like lack of heat, light, electricity, or hot or cold running water. Arguably, […]

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Maryland Property Law Attorney: Common Landlord Mistakes Made When Renting Property

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Renting property can be an excellent source of income though mismanagement can cost you more than the expense of planning ahead. Here are some common landlord mistakes that I have found. For a free, confidential conversation to discuss these or other property law matters, or to create a sound lease agreement and other important property […]

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This section is updated when new terms are used in the Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC blog. Ancillary Probate – If decedent had real property in another state (ancillary) probate is required in that state. Bankruptcy Trustee – A person appointed by a bankruptcy court to supervise the affairs of a person or […]

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